Conclusion

Question 1

Popular prejudice

Answer 1

However, legal impediments and the “separate but equal” decision cannot be seen as the most important obstacle in preventing black people from achieving civil rights. Indeed, popular prejudice and racism was the most important obstacle because it was deeply rooted in American society during this time period, and it was the foundation that sparked the growth of organisations such as the KKK and the passing of discriminatory legislation in the Southern states specifically

Question 2

Refer to question

Answer 2

In conclusion, it is clear that legal impediments and the “separate but equal” decision of the supremacy court were important obstacles in preventing black people from achieving civil rights by 1941. This is because the decision made the system of segregation difficult to challenge and it also allowed Southern state legislators to introduce more Jim Crow laws which penalised black people.

Question 3

A lack of political voice

Answer 3

A lack of political voice did play a significant role in preventing black people from achieving civil rights as it made it almost impossible for them to gain the right to vote, however black people would not of had a lack of political voice if it wasn’t for the deep-rooted prejudice and racism in American society up to 1941.

Question 4

Divisions in the black community

Answer 4

There also wouldn’t have been division in the black community if racism didn’t didn’t exist in American society as black peoples would not of had to campaign for their basic rights. Overall, popular prejudice and racism was the most important obstacle to black people achieving civil rights before 1941.