Asked by Tristen Adams on Apr 26, 2024
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Maryland's 1904 law that required all railroad companies to provide separate train cars for black and white passengers is an example of what?
A) Jim Crow laws
B) de facto segregation
C) the Three-Fifths compromise
D) Manifest Destiny
Jim Crow Laws
A set of state and local laws in the United States enacted between the late 19th and early 20th centuries that legalized racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
Railroad Companies
Businesses that operate trains for transporting goods and passengers on tracks.
- Investigate the historical developments and strategies that have contributed to institutional racism and separation.
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Ankita MenonMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The 1904 law in Maryland that required segregation on trains is an example of Jim Crow laws, which were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the United States.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the historical developments and strategies that have contributed to institutional racism and separation.