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Failures of Reconstruction — Quiz

Question 10 • US History

Which statement best describes Jim Crow laws?

Answer
A
They restricted the rights of white citizens.
B
They guaranteed the rights of African Americans.
C
They restricted the rights of African Americans.
D
They prevented the spread of segregation.

Explanation

Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation and discrimination, especially in the southern United States. They limited African Americans’ civil rights and access to public places, education, and services. Therefore, the best description is that they restricted the rights of African Americans.

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