Jim Crow Laws
Grade 5•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain what Jim Crow laws were and how they treated African Americans unfairly.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What were Jim Crow laws?
2. What was the main goal of Jim Crow laws in the Southern states?
3. The video mentions that Jim Crow laws were named after a song and dance. Why do you think the people who made these laws chose that name?
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
Jim Crow Laws In the South
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