Woodward's The Strange Career of Jim Crow
Purpose
In this reflection assignment, you will offer your thoughts on C. Vann Woodward's book, The Strange Career of Jim Crow.
Details
After you have read the preface, ch. 1, ch. 2, and ch. 3 of Woodward's The Strange Career of Jim Crow, answer the following questions, using facts and examples to support your points:
What is Woodward's main argument in the book and is that argument convincing? Explain why or why not.
Identify and explain two (2) factors that contributed to the rise of Jim Crow in the mid- to - late-1890s.
Format
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Skills/Knowledge
Upon completing this assignment, you will be able to:
Identify a thesis in a secondary source
Examine the rise and growth of segregation in America
Support an argument with historical evidence
Woodward's The Strange Career Of Jim Crow
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Woodward's The Strange Career Of Jim Crow
1 What is Woodward's main argument in the book, and is that argument convincing? Explain why or why not
Woodward's main argument in The Strange Career of Jim Crow was that it is from 1890 that segregation gained pace due to Jim Crow laws. The argument is convincing because, before 1890, whites' and blacks' social division was not rampant, in as much as black slavery was a prevalent occurrence. Additionally, after the civil war ended, compliance with the draconian laws on racial separation was not made immediately. Therefore, there was a considerable lapse of time between the end of the war and segregationist policies (Woodward & McFeely, 2002). This means the South experienced a moment of peace and acceptance as whites and blacks interacted freely.
Woodward's argument revolved around the remote chances that existed for a change of heart in South America. Hence, the ...
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