Jim Crow and Segregation

SS5H6 Describe the importance of key people, events, and developments between 1950- 1975.

a. Analyze the effects of Jim Crow laws and practices.

What are the effects of segregation laws on our modern day society?

​From 1880s- 1960s

Source: Ferris State University Jim Crow Museum​

Restaurants

"All persons licensed to conduct a restaurant, shall serve either white people exclusively or colored people exclusively and shall not sell to the two races within the same room or serve the two races anywhere under the same license."

Buses

"All passenger stations in this state operated by any motor transportation company shall have separate waiting rooms or space and separate ticket windows for the white and colored races."

Schools

"Separate schools shall be maintained for the children of the white and colored races."

Other states with Jim Crow Laws:

• Arizona

• Maryland

• Missouri

• New Mexico

• Oklahoma​

• Wyoming​