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Black history after the US Civil War was tough on former slaves and their extended families. In the South after Reconstruction, white people regained political control of the former southern Confederate states and passed segregation laws to keep Afro Americans from voting for example. Even in the North there was perhaps "silent segregation" in the large cities. This was done to hut Black people because of racist ideas that amendments to the US Constitution could not cure.
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EzraBlack and White segregation laws were made because the people thought it was necessary. They thought it was important that people of color has to be restricted because of their skin color.
There is more than one reason why whites wanted segregation. However, one of the main underlying factors was fear. Fear of the unknown and fear of change.
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What were laws that segregated blacks and whites called?
the segregation laws were commonly known as "Jim Crow" laws
Were laws that allowed racial segregation in public places?
The laws that allowed segregation were called Jim Crow Laws. They were justified under the doctrine of 'separate but equal.'
The main role of the president and the vice president is to enforce the laws?
the job is not to enforce the laws but to make them.
What government has the power to make and enforce laws?
Concurrent/Shared Powers has the power to enforce laws.
Does the institution created by a society to create and enforce public policies or a group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws best describe the US government?
A group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws.
How did Jim crow laws enforce separate housing for white and black Americans?
kcp The laws said whites could not rent houses or apartments to blacks
What are some segregation facts?
Segregation is a separate distance between blacks and whites
Which two acts involved the territorial segregation of africans from the whites?
Land act, dispossession and restitution are the acts that led to the territorial segregation of the Africans from the Whites.
What are the states without segregation laws?
There aren't any states with segregation laws any more.
What happened as southern Democrats gain power?
they ignored the violent activities of groups such as the ku klux klan
Why do people need courts?
To settle disputes and to enforce laws.To settle disputes and to enforce laws.To settle disputes and to enforce laws.To settle disputes and to enforce laws.
Why did segregated water fountains start?
In 1877, Democratic parties regained their power of the south and ended reconstruction. Slavery was over but things suddenly got worse for blacks, as Southern States passed racially discriminatory laws which began the age of segregation of whites from blacks. Segregation was instituted for of public facilities making separate water fountains and restrooms for whites and blacks.
What is the system by which African Americans and whites were separated in public places?
segregation
In 1959 during segregation did blacks and whites fly on the same airplane?
no
When did segregation in US begin?
The start of segregation collides with the end of the Civil War which was in 1865. However, blacks and whites were separated before that.
Why must states enforce minimum wage laws but not gun laws?
Your question is an incorrect statement. Why do you think states must not enforce gun laws? They do.
What is prejudice and segregation?
prejudice is hostile feelings you have towards other races, religions, or national groups. segregation is the separation of blacks and whites that was a law
