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Jim Crow Laws

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can explain what Jim Crow laws were and how they treated African Americans unfairly.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Jim Crow Laws In the South

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe what Jim Crow laws were and explain one way they treated African Americans unfairly. Explain how Jim Crow laws were designed to keep African Americans from having the same rights as white people. Give a specific example from the video. ”

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