Asked by Marly De Gracia on Apr 26, 2024
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Discriminatory laws against blacks enforced by the courts until the mid-1900s were known as ______.
A) slavery laws
B) Jim Crow laws
C) apartheid laws
D) black laws
Discriminatory Laws
Legislation that makes distinctions among people based on race, gender, religion, or other arbitrary characteristics, often leading to unfair treatment or disadvantages.
Mid-1900s
Refers to the period from 1950 to 1959, encompassing the middle decade of the 20th century.
- Comprehend the historical backdrop of laws that discriminated and the endeavors to rectify the consequences of slavery.
- Gain insights into important Supreme Court rulings pertinent to racial segregation and discrimination.
Verified Answer
BT
Brittany tomlinMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Jim Crow laws were a system of state and local laws enforcing racial segregation and discrimination against black people in the United States from the late 1800s until the mid-1900s. These laws were enforced by the courts and had a significant impact on the lives of black Americans, limiting their rights and opportunities. Slavery laws were abolished with the 13th Amendment in 1865, apartheid laws were enforced in South Africa, and "black laws" is not a commonly used term to describe discriminatory laws against black people.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the historical backdrop of laws that discriminated and the endeavors to rectify the consequences of slavery.
- Gain insights into important Supreme Court rulings pertinent to racial segregation and discrimination.