Jim Crow laws
A)imposed a system of state-supported segregation.
B)attacked the problem of lynching.
C)led immediately to a dramatic black exodus from the South.
D)challenged white redeemer rule in the South.
E)did not apply to public parks,beaches,or picnic areas.

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Jim Crow laws imposed a system of state-supported segregation, which discriminated against African Americans in various aspects of life including education, employment, housing, and public accommodations. These laws essentially legalized racial discrimination and were enforced in many southern states until the 1960s.

Answer: E 
 This statement is false. Jim Crow laws applied to all public spaces, including parks, beaches, and picnic areas, where African Americans were often denied access or relegated to separate, inferior facilities.

Jim Crow Laws