Why did the black residents of Tulsa live in separate neighborhoods from the white residents?
A There was a law that stated that if three-fourths of the residents on a block were of one race, then only people of that race could live there.
B There were many good paying jobs in Greenwood, so all the black families wanted to live there to be near their workplaces.
C There were many people who wanted to live in Greenwood but the land itself was unusable.
D There was a lack of transportation in Greenwood, making it undesirable for white families.
The correct answer is A. There was a law that stated that if three-fourths of the residents on a block were of one race, then only people of that race could live there.
This practice was part of a system of segregation and discriminatory housing laws that existed in many parts of the United States, including Tulsa. These laws enforced racial separation and limited where Black residents could live, contributing to the formation of predominantly Black neighborhoods like Greenwood.