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Why is this a Jim Crow Law?
Prohibited the marriage of African-Americans and whites.

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Answer:

Back when slavery was a thing, slaves could get their freedom by being impregnated by a white slave owner so they outlawed so slaves couldn't earn their freedom

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Step-by-step explanation:

cause back then it was illegal to marry the opposite race

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