Jim Crow laws flashcards

What were Jim Crow laws?

State and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern US.

When were Jim Crow laws enacted?

Late 19th century, after the Reconstruction era, around 1877.

Significance of Plessy v. Ferguson?

Established 'separate but equal' doctrine, legitimizing segregation.

True or false: Jim Crow laws affected only African Americans.

False, because they also impacted other racial minorities.

Fill in the blank: Jim Crow laws were mainly applied in ____ states.

Southern US states.

Difference between Jim Crow laws and Black Codes?

Black Codes restricted freedom; Jim Crow laws enforced segregation.

Key feature of Jim Crow laws?

Mandated racial segregation in public facilities.

What did the term 'Jim Crow' originally refer to?

A character in a minstrel show, symbolizing racist stereotypes.

Impact of Jim Crow laws on education?

Created separate and unequal schools for white and Black children.

What led to the end of Jim Crow laws?

Civil Rights Movement, landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

True or false: Jim Crow laws were abolished in the 1950s.

False, they were abolished in the 1960s.

What was the purpose of the 'Grandfather Clause'?

To exempt certain voters from literacy tests based on ancestry.

Question: What was a common method for enforcing Jim Crow laws?

Violence and intimidation against African Americans.

Key legislation that challenged Jim Crow laws?

Voting Rights Act of 1965, aimed to eliminate voting barriers.

Comparison: Jim Crow laws vs. segregation today.

Jim Crow laws were legal; modern segregation is often social or economic.

What was the role of the NAACP?

Fought against Jim Crow laws through legal challenges and activism.

True or false: Jim Crow laws were uniform across all states.

False, because the specific laws varied by state.

Fill in the blank: The Civil Rights Act aimed to eliminate ____ laws.

Discriminatory laws, including Jim Crow.

What did 'white primaries' refer to?

Elections in Southern states limited to white voters only.