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Which statement best describes Jim Crow laws? A. They restricted the rights of white citizens.
B. They prevented the spread of segregation.
C. They guaranteed the rights of African Americans.
D. They restricted the rights of African Americans.
The correct answer is D. They restricted the rights of African Americans.
Jim Crow laws were state and local statutes enacted in the Southern United States, enforcing racial segregation and disenfranchising African Americans. These laws upheld a system of racial discrimination, denying African Americans equal rights and opportunities in various areas, including education, employment, and public accommodations.