Why Jim Crow?
I chose to do my paper on the Jim Crow laws for three reasons, Jim Crow was an interesting topic, I wanted to learn more about the history of the laws, and I wanted to understand how Black people felt during Jim Crow time.
First, I chose Jim Crow laws is because it was an interesting topic. I never knew what it was or what it did. I actually thought Jim Crow was a real person. Also I wanted to know what was is like to live during Jim Crow times. My Grandma told me about Jim Crow laws when I was in the fifth grade and it inspired me to find out more information about it.
Secondly, topic I chose Jim Crow laws because I wanted to learn more about it. I wanted to find out why people would create such laws and what types of laws were implemented. When I was read the book Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, it talked a little bit about Jim Crow laws which made me want to learn more.
The last reason I chose Jim Crow laws is because I wanted to know how Blacks felt about the laws and who fought against the laws. I also want to know who helped the Black people to overcome and fight the laws.
In conclusion, I want to learn about Jim Crow laws and how it changed America. Jim Crow laws was an interesting topic to study. It changed the way that Blacks feel about themselves and a lot of people suffered and died because of Jim Crow laws.