Question

After the Civil War, formerly enslaved people were granted rights as American citizens. Some Southerners were unhappy about this, which resulted in Jim Crow laws and practices. Choose THREE statements about the effects of these laws and practices.

A These laws became a way to make racial segregation legal.
B Former slaves formed their own political party and ran for office.
C Secret organizations, like the Klu Klux Klan, were formed.
D Many former slaves opened their own businesses and became wealthy.
E Blacks were often attacked and threatened to stop them from voting.

Answer 1

A, C, E are the three statements that accurately describe the effects of Jim Crow laws and practices.

A. These laws became a way to make racial segregation legal.
Jim Crow laws were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States. These laws were used to maintain segregation between white and black Americans in all aspects of life, including education, housing, transportation, and public accommodations.

C. Secret organizations, like the Klu Klux Klan, were formed.
The Ku Klux Klan was a secret organization that was formed in the aftermath of the Civil War. The Klan was dedicated to maintaining white supremacy and used violence and intimidation to achieve its goals. The Klan was responsible for many acts of violence against black Americans, including lynchings, bombings, and other forms of terrorism.

E. Blacks were often attacked and threatened to stop them from voting.
Jim Crow laws were designed to prevent black Americans from exercising their right to vote. Poll taxes, literacy tests, and other barriers were erected to prevent black Americans from voting. Those who attempted to vote were often attacked and threatened, which made it difficult for them to exercise their right to vote.