How did the policies of south carolina's political leadership establish a system of racial segregation?
A: South Carolina's laws limited the work African Americans could do, requiring them to obtain a license to do any work besides farm labor.
B: Students in South Carolina's schools were segregated by classroom within schools according to laws enacted during the time period.
C: As written in official policies of the time period, African American marriages were not legally recognized in South Carolina.
D: African Americans in South Carolina were restricted in the amount of land they could legally purchase according to policies put in place.
All of the options you provided played a role in establishing a system of racial segregation in South Carolina. Here is a breakdown of each option:
A: South Carolina's laws limited the work African Americans could do and required them to obtain a license to do any work besides farm labor. This restricted their economic opportunities and kept them in low-paying jobs, reinforcing racial inequality.
B: Students in South Carolina's schools were segregated by classroom within schools according to laws enacted during the time period. This meant that African American students and white students were taught separately, with unequal resources and educational opportunities.
C: As written in official policies of the time period, African American marriages were not legally recognized in South Carolina. This undermined the stability and recognition of African American families, perpetuating social division.
D: African Americans in South Carolina were restricted in the amount of land they could legally purchase according to policies put in place. This limited their ability to accumulate wealth and power, further reinforcing racial disparities in property ownership and economic resources.
In sum, all of these policies, along with many other discriminatory laws and practices, contributed to the establishment and perpetuation of racial segregation in South Carolina.