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segregation in the south means that the blacks and the whites were separated by their skin color and being judged by it

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Racial segregation in the South


How was segregation in the north different from the south?

Segregation in the North was often less formal and more subtle compared to the South, where Jim Crow laws enforced strict racial separation in public spaces, schools, and transportation. In the North, segregation was frequently maintained through practices like redlining, discriminatory housing policies, and social customs rather than explicit legislation. While both regions experienced racial discrimination and inequality, the North's segregation was often characterized by economic disparities and de facto segregation, whereas the South had clear legal mandates that institutionalized racial divisions.


How was segregation different in the north then the south?

Segregation in the North was often more subtle and informal compared to the rigid, legally enforced segregation in the South. In the South, Jim Crow laws mandated racial separation in public spaces, schools, and transportation, leading to overt discrimination. In the North, while there were no formal laws enforcing segregation, practices like redlining, discriminatory housing policies, and de facto segregation in schools and neighborhoods perpetuated racial divides. This resulted in significant disparities in economic and social opportunities for Black Americans in both regions, albeit through different mechanisms.


The practice of racial segregation in the South was based on the belief that?

some racial groups are superior to others


Busloads of students rode into the South to challenge the segregation laws there. What were these journeys called?

Freedom rides