RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
AND SEGREGATION
A Sad Time in American History
By Miss O.
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
What do
you notice? 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
What do
you notice? 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