In 19th and 20th-century US, what were Jim Crow laws?
Correct answer: Laws that enforced racial segregation
Kat
Wow...surprised only about a third of people knew this. I guess I'm just old. 😊
Player #49699886
These laws were meant to keep segregation justified, and discrimination prevelant. to barr certain ethnic groups the privilege of fair treatment
Clidge
How did the laws come to be known as Jim Crow laws?
RushMama2112
Clidge, IIRC, there was a character in a book named Jim Crow. Either his behavior or those of others towards him became a caricature. I'm sorry for being so vague. I'm old ;)
Mel
PEOPLE OVER A CERTAIN AGE WILL KNOW MORE THAN THE CURRENT GENERATION. SCHOOLS DONT TEACH SUBJECTS WE WERE TAUGHT, INCLUDING CURSIVE SCRIPT.