Jim crow laws
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The practice the South employed after the Civil War to segregate Blacks from Whites was known as Jim Crow laws. These were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in public facilities, transportation, education, and housing in the Southern United States.
Factors that led to the establishment of Jim Crow Laws included racial prejudice, economic competition between blacks and whites, and the desire of white supremacists to maintain control and dominance over African Americans.
Legal separation of blacks and whites was commonly referred to as segregation in the United States, particularly during the Jim Crow era. This practice was enforced through laws known as Jim Crow laws which mandated racial segregation in public facilities and institutions.
The Jim Crow laws were implemented in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a way to enforce racial segregation and uphold white supremacy in the Southern United States. These laws were designed to maintain social, economic, and political control over African Americans and other non-white populations.
During the 1930s, marriage laws varied by location. Generally, the minimum age for marriage was around 16-18, with parental consent required for minors. Most states prohibited interracial marriage. Divorce laws were strict and often required evidence of fault, such as adultery or cruelty, for a divorce to be granted.