Oregon black exclusion laws

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/oregon-black-exclusion-laws

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of first exclusionary law?1844
2. What is the subsequent exclusionary law years?1849, 1857
3. What were Oregon's "Keep Out" signs for people?They were laws that said Black people could not live in Oregon, and if they did, they could be whipped.
4. Why did Oregon make those laws?People were scared that Black people would cause trouble and wanted to keep Oregon white.

Exclusion Laws: Legislative statutes enacted to prohibit specific racial or ethnic groups from residing within a defined territory or state.
Provisional Government: A temporary governing body established in a region prior to the formal organization of a permanent state or national government.
Racial Prejudice: Preconceived negative attitudes, beliefs, and judgments towards individuals or groups based on their perceived race or ethnicity.
Civil Rights Movement: A historical and ongoing struggle by Black Americans and their allies to end racial segregation and discrimination and secure equal rights under the law.