Who was Jim Crow?

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Who was Jim Crow?. Humanities 2 2012-2013. What were the “Jim Crow” laws?. Segregation (separation by races) laws that were enforced in most states from the 1880’s to the 1960. Also called “black codes”. Laws included…. Separate facilities for blacks and whites including: Schools Buses - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Who was Jim Crow?Humanities 2 2012-2013

What were the “Jim Crow” laws?

• Segregation (separation by races) laws that were enforced in most states from the 1880’s to the 1960.

• Also called “black codes”

Laws included…

• Separate facilities for blacks and whites including:– Schools– Buses– Bathrooms– Water fountains– Entrances to buildings

• Living in different areas based on race• No inter-racial marriage

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What was happening in the 1950’s?

• 1954 Brown v Board of Education decision– Schools + other facilities had to be de-segregated