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Jim Crow law: A law that was made to treat black people unfairly. For example, a law that said black people had to use different bathrooms than white people. These laws are not allowed because they go against the 14th Amendment, which says everyone should be treated equally.
Definition: Jim Crow laws were laws that were created to discriminate against black people. These laws enforced racial segregation in public places such as schools, restaurants, and public transportation. For example, a law requiring separate restrooms for blacks and whites.
These laws were unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment, which guarantees equal protection under the law for all citizens.
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These examples illustrate how Jim Crow laws were used to segregate black people from white people in public places. These laws were unjust and violated the basic human rights of black people.