Question

#1 staar practice question:
which statement describes an effect of jim crow laws on transportation in the south?
african americans were prohibited from buying automobiles.
african americans were prohibited from owning bus companies.
african americans faced seating restrictions on public buses.
african americans faced seating restrictions in personal automobiles.

Explanation:

Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation in public spaces in the American South, including strict seating restrictions on public transportation like buses, forcing African Americans to use separate or designated sections. The other options are incorrect: there were no prohibitions on African Americans buying cars or owning bus companies, and seating restrictions did not apply to private automobiles.

Answer:

C. African Americans faced seating restrictions on public buses.