The Negro Motorist Green Book

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What was the purpose of the 'Green Book'?

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To help African Americans travel to safe places.

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In what year was the 'Green Book' first published?

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1936.

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What does the term 'prevalent' mean?

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Common.

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What does the Jim Crow era refer to?

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A time period where state and local laws enforced segregation.

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What does the word 'hostile' mean?

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Unfriendly.

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What type of information did the 'Green Book' provide?

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Travel information for African Americans, including safe places to stay and eat.

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Who created the 'Green Book'?

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Victor Hugo Green, an African American postal worker.

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Why was the 'Green Book' important during the Jim Crow era?

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It provided essential travel information to help African Americans avoid discrimination and find safe accommodations.

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What does segregation mean?

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The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.

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What was the impact of the 'Green Book' on African American travel?

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It empowered African Americans to travel more safely and confidently during a time of widespread racism.

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