Why was Jim crow laws successful?

Answer 1

Jim Crow laws were successful primarily due to the systemic racism entrenched in American society following the Civil War. These laws were supported by state and local governments, upheld by the Supreme Court's decisions (like Plessy v. Ferguson), and enforced through intimidation and violence by groups such as the Ku Klux Klan. Additionally, the lack of federal intervention and the social acceptance of segregation allowed these discriminatory practices to persist for decades. The combination of legal backing and widespread societal support made the implementation of Jim Crow laws effective in maintaining racial segregation and inequality.