Question

which was true of race relations in the north?
a. although segregation was illegal, it was still practiced.
b. although segregation was legal, it was not practiced.
c. segregation in the north was a result of southern migration.
d. segregation in the north applied equally to all ethnic groups.

Explanation:

To determine the truth about race relations in the North, we analyze each option:

• Option A: In the North, segregation was not legally mandated (unlike the South's Jim Crow laws), but de facto segregation (segregation in practice, not by law) was common in areas like housing, education, and public spaces. So "Although segregation was illegal, it was still practiced" aligns with historical reality.
• Option B: Segregation wasn't legal in the North as it was in the South, and it was still practiced (de facto), so this is incorrect.
• Option C: Segregation in the North wasn't solely a result of Southern migration; it had roots in Northern racial attitudes, housing policies, etc., so this is incorrect.
• Option D: Segregation in the North was more focused on African Americans and not equal across all ethnic groups, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Although segregation was illegal, it was still practiced.