From Segregation to RacismDuring the 20th century, there was segregation and racism in the United States. Many people think that those days are over, but racism remains extremely present in the country today. During the 1900s, leaders of all races (Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites) fought for equality. The majority of the black population fought for civil rights, better education, anti-lynching laws, and equal opportunity. Jim Crow laws, the KKK, and the horrible treatment of minorities led to the persistence of racism in the country. Since the beginning of slavery, black people have been treated unequally, and when other minorities began coming to the United States in the 20th century, they were also treated unequally. This had an impact on 20th century American history, as white people have always been treated better than any other race, and many could argue that this is still true today. The main cause of segregation in the 20th century was Jim Crow laws. Jim Crow laws were racial segregation laws from 1876 to 1965 in the United States, for example "1) Reform schools: Children of both white and colored races committed to reform homes must be entirely separated from each other . (Kentucky).2) Any person... guilty of printing, publishing or distributing any printed, typewritten or written material inciting or presenting for public acceptance or general information, arguments or suggestions in favor of the social equality or intermarriage between whites and negroes, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred (500.00) dollars or to imprisonment not exceeding six ( 6) months or both (Mississippi 3) Intermarriage: All marriages between a white person..... ...middle of paper...safety towards minorities was one of the best decisions that the United States government has ever taken. As a result, minority education improved and many formerly all-white universities accepted their first black students. Minorities could live in officially known “all-white neighborhoods,” and minorities could get better jobs to support their families. Just because segregation was over didn’t mean racism was. Not everyone agreed with these new arrangements. Many whites were still against minorities and did not like the fact that they were given the legal and equal right to live and go to school wherever they wanted. The Klu Klux Klan was a secret organization of white Americans, primarily in the South, who used violence against blacks, Jews, and other minority groups. They were one of the most feared racist groups in America during the 20th century..