The racial conflicts between the south and the west in the 1900's had its similarities and differences. In the South, African Americans were being segregated and they were living in a closed society which eventually led to the civil rights movement (Henretta Pg 817). In the West Mexican Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans were being discriminated for their race and background which led to movements and nationalism (Henretta Pg 845).
Even though many African Americans in the South were highly decorated WWII veterans and fought for the country they were segregated and treated as if they were second class citizens. During this time in the South the Jim Crow segregation rules were the law of the land for African Americans and
Even though many African Americans in the South were highly decorated WWII veterans and fought for the country they were segregated and treated as if they were second class citizens. During this time in the South the Jim Crow segregation rules were the law of the land for African Americans and