Question

Which of the following statements explains the objective of Jim Crow laws? A. Jim Crow laws were designed to protect the rights of All American citizens.
B. Jim Crow laws were designed to promote a segregated Society dominated by whites.
C. Jim Crow laws were designed to gradually Grant rights to newly freed slaves.
D. Jim Crow laws were designed to promote cultural simulation among all Races.

3. Best Supreme Court required integration to proceed with "all deliberate speed." Yet de facto segregation exist today partly because of which of the following? Select all that apply. (2 points)
A. Jim Crow laws
B. Housing patterns
C. Local ordinances
D. Economic Opportunity

Answer 1

1 is B
3 I am not sure about

Answer 2

The correct answer to number 1 is B) Jim Crow laws were designed to promote a segregated society dominated by whites.

Jim Crow laws were state or local laws that allowed for the development of seperate public and private facilities for black and white citizens. This included things like schools, restaraunts, water fountains, etc. These laws were a significant part of American society for nearly 6 decades. The ending of these types of laws started with the Civil Rights movement of the 1950's and 1960's, with one of the most important events being the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling that stated that separate but equal facilities for black and white students was a violation of the 14th amendment.