RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND SEGREGATION

By Miss O.

A Sad Time in American History

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

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

Jim Crow Laws Laws passed by

southern states that established segregation or separation of the races and reinforced prejudices held by whites.

What is a prejudice? Unreasonable

opinion about someone

Sometimes the white people would call the black people mean names

“Jim Crow” Laws Had an effect on the lives of African

Americans and American Indians.

Activity (with a partner)

What do you notice?

What do you know?

What questions do you have?

Jim Crow Laws Unfair poll taxes and voting tests were

established to keep African American men from voting.

Jim Crow Laws African Americans found it very difficult

to vote or hold public office.

Jim Crow Laws African American and white children

attended separate schools.

Activity (with a partner)

What do you notice?

What do you know?

What questions do you have?

Jim Crow Laws African Americans were forced to use

separate poor quality services, such as drinking fountains, restrooms, and restaurants.

White Socks Only

Jim Crow Laws Also had an effect on American Indians