In all states the Negro was given his day in court, and in cases relating to Negroes his testimony was accepted; in six states he might testify in any case.

When provision was made for schooling, the rule of race separation was enforced.

In Mississippi the "Jim Crow car," or separate car for Negroes, was invented.

In several states the Negro had to have a license to carry weapons, to preach, or to engage in trade.

In Mississippi, a Negro could own land only in town; in other states he could purchase land only in the country.