Question

In which respects the black people were discriminated in American society?

Answer 1

1. In many important ways, black people in America were treated unfairly, especially during the time of segregation and before the Civil Rights Movement made big progress.
2. Black people faced racial segregation in restaurants, public transportation, schools, and other public spaces.
3. They didn’t have many job options and were often paid less than white workers. 
4. Poll taxes, reading tests, and threats were used to limit people’s right to vote. 
5. Black people also had trouble with police brutality, housing discrimination, and not having the same access to schooling and health care.