African Americans in the North and South Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What did the Civil Rights commission estimate in 1960 surrounding the standard of living for Black people ? (3)
A
1) 57% of Black housing was of substandard quality
2) Black life expectancy was 7 years lower than white people
3) infant mortality rate for Black children was twice as high as white children
2
Q
What kind of segregation persisted in the North under JFK ?
A
de facto - economic segregation and disenfranchisement remained
3
Q
What kind of segregation was being broken down in the North ?
A
de jure - rights were being accessed
