2. To segregate African Americans. Jim Crow laws required African Americans to sit in the back of buses, use separate restrooms, and eat in separate restaurants. They were also prohibited from living in white neighborhoods.
3. To limit the economic opportunities of African Americans. Jim Crow laws made it difficult for African Americans to get good jobs and start their own businesses. They were often paid lower wages than white workers and were denied access to credit and loans.
4. To create a climate of fear and intimidation. Jim Crow laws were enforced through violence and intimidation. African Americans who violated these laws were often arrested, beaten, or even lynched. This climate of fear and intimidation made it difficult for African Americans to stand up for their rights.
The passage of Jim Crow laws in Georgia was a major setback for civil rights. These laws created a system of racial segregation and discrimination that would last for decades.