History of Jim Crow This site is targeted at educators, but its wealth of detail will open everyone's eyes to a shameful period in American history. First-person narratives delve deep into the story of African-American segregation and disenfranchisement. The history section takes you from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Essays discuss everything from Jackie Robinson's 1946 spring training to racial etiquette of the times. Read about the laws passed to keep blacks separate and unequal. There's even an in-depth look at how the term Jim Crow originated. Historical images, maps, simulations, web sites reviews, and an encyclopedia all help illustrate the struggle towards equality. (in U.S. History)
