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To separate [African American children] from others . . . solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority . . . that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone. . . . The impact is greater when it has the [approval] of the law, for the policy of separating the races is usually interpreted as denoting the inferiority of [African Americans]. A sense of inferiority affects the motivation of a child to learn. What is the purpose of this passage?

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To assert that legal segregation is harmful to children.

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  The main points in the passage that were treating African americans as lower as you, not giving them respect, separating races just because of color... It was wrong, and the environment a child grows up in is what they're going to reflect. Hope this helps, and have a nice day!
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