Jim Crow Laws and Racial Segregation

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What was the main purpose of Jim Crow laws?

To legalize racial segregation and marginalize African Americans (correct)

To provide opportunities for African Americans to excel

To promote equality and integration among all races

To enhance voting rights for African Americans

How did Black codes contribute to the oppression of Black citizens?

By granting them full voting rights and freedom of movement

By ensuring equal pay and fair treatment in all aspects of society

By restricting their ability to work, vote, and control their lives (correct)

By promoting opportunities for education and advancement

Why were Black offenders likely to receive longer sentences than white offenders?

Due to the humane treatment they received in labor camps

Because their crimes were considered less serious

Because they had better legal representation

Because of the grueling work in labor camps and biased legal system (correct)

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Ku Klux Klan founded in 1865?

Pulaski, Tennessee Signup and view all the answers

What did Jim Crow laws prohibit African Americans from doing in public parks?

Entering Signup and view all the answers

How were African Americans segregated in bus and train stations according to Jim Crow laws?

Separate waiting rooms Signup and view all the answers

What did some states require for Black and white students according to the text?

Separate textbooks Signup and view all the answers

Who became a prominent activist against Jim Crow laws in Memphis?

Ida B. Wells Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences faced by those who defied Jim Crow laws?

Arrest, fines, jail sentences, violence, and death. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What city and state was the Ku Klux Klan founded in 1865?

Pulaski, Tennessee Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Who was a prominent activist against Jim Crow laws and what was her profession?

Ida B. Wells, Memphis teacher Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers