The purpose of Jim Crow laws in South Carolina, as in other Southern states, was to enforce racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. These laws were designed to maintain white supremacy and control over the black population by restricting their rights and opportunities for social, economic, and political advancement. They enforced policies such as separate public facilities, educational institutions, and transportation, as well as restricted voting rights and access to jobs and housing. Overall, the purpose of Jim Crow laws was to uphold and perpetuate systemic racism and inequality in South Carolina and throughout the Southern United States.
