Instructions
The rise and fall of Jim Crow
Mini project
In this project, you will extend the treatment of de jure segregation in Chapter 5 by visiting a website titled “The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow” (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/index.htmlLinks to an external site.). The website is related to a documentary series. The website has five subsections, and you should explore each and take the “Jim Crow Quiz” under the “Tools & Activities” link. As you browse the site, find answers to each of the questions below. Because this site is no longer maintained I have listed other resources for you to use.
Resources:
https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/jim-crow-lawsLinks to an external site.
https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/timeline/jimcrow.htmLinks to an external site.
Requirements
This project requires that you review and research the information on Jim Crow and complete a 3-page paper (APA style). You can use any of the listed resources or look up your own resources. Just remember to cite all of your sources.
Paper instructions:
In the paper, you will discuss the important elements in the rise and fall of Jim Crow. The website will give you important information that links to the rise and fall of Jim Crow. By navigating the site, you can find the necessary information to complete your paper.
Example: Under the “A Century of Segregation” tab you may want to discuss The Emaciation Proclamation, The KKK, the Civil Rights Act.
The paper should include
All in APA format
Introduction
Key information and components of Jim Crow
Key people and their role
Conclusion
Work cited page