Which provided the legal basis for segregation in the late 19th century United States
A. Supreme court decisions that excluded blacks from voting
B. Adoption of laws by the u.s. congress
C. Passage of "jim crow" laws by state legislatures
D. Laws in northern state that prevented blacks from working in factories
Answer: C. Passage of "jim crow" laws by state legislatures
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