JIm Crow Laws: Daily bellringer

How long were Jim Crow laws in place?  (the answer will not be exact)

• About 20 years

• About 50 years

• about 100 years

Jim Crow originated as a character portrayed by a white man with his face blackened (referred to as "black face). The character 

• showed that African Americans deserved to be included in society by showing their talents.

• made fun of African Americans by showing them in a negative way.

• revealed the hidden talents of African Americans.

What were the predecessors to Jim Crow laws? (similar but came before)

When did the "era' of Jim Crow begin?

The _______________ found segregation to be legal under the "Separate but Equal" doctrine.

What was the purpose of the NAACP, as stated in this video?

What decade was mentioned as the decade of the Civil Rights Movement?

• 1890's

• 1920's

• 1940's

• 1960's