Jim Crow: What were Jim Crow Laws? The Jim Crow Era marks a sad and offensive period in American History as laws were passed that discriminated against African Americans and attempted to take away basic rights. Through the work of Civil Rights advocates these laws were reversed and struck down but unfortunately, the damage had been done. Questions below:
1. What was the purpose of Jim Crow Laws?
2. Where does the name "Jim Crow" come from?
3. What argument did the Supreme Court make stating that segregation was legal as long as this existed?
4. What organization was founded in 1909 to protect the rights of African Americans?
5. Why do you believe the Supreme Court upheld and defended clearly unjust laws that discriminated against African Americans?
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