20 Questions
What was the main purpose of Jim Crow laws?
To legalize racial segregation and marginalize African Americans
How did Black codes contribute to the oppression of Black citizens?
By restricting their ability to work, vote, and control their lives
Why were Black offenders likely to receive longer sentences than white offenders?
Because of the grueling work in labor camps and biased legal system
How did former Confederate soldiers contribute to the unfair treatment of African Americans?
By working as police and judges, making it challenging for African Americans in court
What was the main reason for the rise of violence against African Americans during the Reconstruction era?
Local governments thwarting efforts to help Black Americans
Where was the Ku Klux Klan founded in 1865?
Pulaski, Tennessee
What did Jim Crow laws prohibit African Americans from doing in public parks?
Entering
How were African Americans segregated in bus and train stations according to Jim Crow laws?
Separate waiting rooms
What did some states require for Black and white students according to the text?
Separate textbooks
Who became a prominent activist against Jim Crow laws in Memphis?
Ida B. Wells
How did Jim Crow laws impact African Americans in terms of education and job opportunities?
Denied them the right to get an education, hold jobs, and access other opportunities.
What were the consequences faced by those who defied Jim Crow laws?
Arrest, fines, jail sentences, violence, and death.
How did Black codes work in conjunction with labor camps for the incarcerated?
Black offenders received longer sentences and often did not live out their entire sentence due to harsh conditions.
In what ways did the legal system work against Black citizens in the context of Black codes?
Former Confederate soldiers served as police and judges, making it difficult for African Americans to win court cases.
What city and state was the Ku Klux Klan founded in 1865?
Pulaski, Tennessee
What were some of the locations where segregation was enforced according to Jim Crow laws?
Public parks, theaters, restaurants, bus and train stations, water fountains, restrooms, etc.
Who was a prominent activist against Jim Crow laws and what was her profession?
Ida B. Wells, Memphis teacher
What was the role of the Democratic Party and President Andrew Johnson during the Reconstruction era?
They thwarted efforts to help Black Americans move forward.
What were some of the areas of life that were affected by segregation laws according to the text?
Public pools, hospitals, jails, residential homes, etc.
Why did white city dwellers demand more laws to limit opportunities for African Americans in the cities?
Because Black populations were moving to the cities and finding more freedom.
Learn about the history and impact of Jim Crow laws, a collection of state and local statutes that enforced racial segregation and marginalized African Americans for about 100 years. Discover how these laws denied basic rights and opportunities to African Americans, leading to arrests, fines, violence, and even death.
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