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Racial Discrimination and Segregation

Racial Discrimination and Segregation. A Sad Time in American History. By Miss O. The Other Side. Segregation. The separation of people, usually based on race or religion. Discrimination . An unfair difference in the treatment of people. African Americans in Congress.

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Racial Discrimination and Segregation

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  1. Racial Discrimination and Segregation A Sad Time in American History By Miss O.

  2. The Other Side

  3. Segregation • The separation of people, usually based on race or religion

  4. Discrimination • An unfair difference in the treatment of people

  5. African Americans in Congress • During Reconstruction, African Americans began to have power in Virginia’s government, and men of all races could vote.

  6. Jim Crow Laws • Laws passed by southern states that established segregation or separation of the races and reinforced prejudices held by whites.

  7. What is a prejudice? • Unreasonable opinion about someone • Sometimes the white people would call the black people mean names

  8. “Jim Crow” Laws • Had an effect on the lives of African Americans and American Indians.

  9. Activity (with a partner)

  10. Jim Crow Laws • Unfair poll taxes and voting tests were established to keep African American men from voting.

  11. Jim Crow Laws • African Americans found it very difficult to vote or hold public office.

  12. Jim Crow Laws • African American and white children attended separate schools.

  13. Activity (with a partner)

  14. Jim Crow Laws • African Americans were forced to use separate poor quality services, such as drinking fountains, restrooms, and restaurants.

  15. White Socks Only

  16. Jim Crow Laws • Also had an effect on American Indians

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