_________ were used by some southern states to require segregation of blacks and whites in public schools, railroads, buses, restaurants, and other public facilities.

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Jim Crow laws were a series of state and local laws enacted in the late 1800s and early 1900s to enforce racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. These laws were named after a fictional character in a minstrel show who portrayed black people in a negative and stereotypical light. They were used to require segregation of blacks and whites in public schools, railroads, buses, restaurants, and other public facilities. They also enforced separate and unequal treatment of African Americans, such as separate drinking fountains, restrooms, and seating areas in public spaces.

_________ Were Used by Some Southern States to Require Segregation