Jim Crow Laws Were Devised by ______ States to Prevent

question 45

Multiple Choice

Jim Crow laws were devised by ______ states to prevent newly freed African Americans from participating fully in social, economic, and civic life.

• A) northern
• B) southern
• C) eastern
• D) western

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Definitions:

1860 Convention

Refers to the Democratic National Convention of 1860, which was pivotal in the lead-up to the American Civil War, highlighting deep divisions over slavery.

Charleston

A historic city in South Carolina known for its well-preserved architecture, rich history, and significant role in the American Civil War.

Constitutional Union Party

A political party in the United States formed in 1860, which sought to avoid secession by focusing on the Constitution and the Union without addressing the contentious issue of slavery.