What Was the Major Thesis of the Book the Bell

question 23

Multiple Choice

What was the major thesis of the book The Bell Curve by Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray?

• A) It demonstrated the success of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in raising the standards of African Americans.
• B) Using charts, tables, and other data, it "proved" that blacks scored less than whites on IQ tests.
• C) It advocated awarding points to minorities to gain admission to law schools and other graduate programs.
• D) It established a minimum family income for all Americans based on the Poverty Index.

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