When and were did the Jim crow law exist?

Answer 1

Jim Crow laws were state and local statutes enacted in the United States from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century, primarily between the 1870s and the 1960s. These laws enforced racial segregation in the Southern states, affecting various aspects of public life, including schools, transportation, and voting rights. The term "Jim Crow" originated from a minstrel show character and became synonymous with the systemic discrimination against African Americans during this period. The laws were eventually declared unconstitutional through civil rights legislation and court rulings, notably the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.