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How Did Jim Crow Laws Affect African Americans

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Jim Crow deeply affected every American. Whether you were black or white. Every day you would pass a sign for “white Only” or “Colored Only” if they wanted to use the restroom, or have a drink from a water fountain. Jim Crow laws were everywhere. I know this because there are so many primary sources showing the average african american’s struggle against segregation. For example, if you were a colored person and you wanted to find a store to buy a drink, you’d have very limited options. Most stores had signs that read, “We Serve Whites Only!”.
Racial segregation during the Jim Crow Era was very deeply rooted. Most whites didn’t mind the Jim Crow laws at all, and most whites just hated african americans. This is why there was so many people
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