In the early twentieth century, streetcars in many southern cities were segregated by race. This racial segregation was the result of

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The racial segregation on southern streetcars was primarily enforced through laws that required such segregation, such as Jim Crow laws. While there may have been underlying traditions and economic factors at play, the legal mandate for segregation was the driving force behind this practice.

In the Early Twentieth Century, Streetcars in Many Southern Cities