1. Racial Discrimination and Segregation
A Sad Time in American History
By Miss O.

2. The Other Side

3. Segregation
The separation of people, usually based on race or religion

4. Discrimination
An unfair difference in the treatment of people

5. African Americans in Congress
During Reconstruction, African Americans began to have power in Virginia’s government, and men of all races could vote.

6. Jim Crow Laws
Laws passed by southern states that established segregation or separation of the races and reinforced prejudices held by whites.

7. What is a prejudice? Unreasonable opinion about someone
Sometimes the white people would call the black people mean names

8. “Jim Crow” Laws
Had an effect on the lives of African Americans and American Indians.

9. Activity (with a partner)
What do you notice?
What do you know?
What questions do you have?

11. Jim Crow Laws
Unfair poll taxes and voting tests were established to keep African American men from voting.

12. Jim Crow Laws
African Americans found it very difficult to vote or hold public office.

13. Jim Crow Laws
African American and white children attended separate schools.

14. Activity (with a partner)
What do you notice?
What do you know?
What questions do you have?

16. Jim Crow Laws
African Americans were forced to use separate poor quality services, such as drinking fountains, restrooms, and restaurants.

17. White Socks Only

18. Jim Crow Laws
Also had an effect on American Indians