The End of Slavery and the Development of Sharecropping

question 41

Multiple Choice

The end of slavery and the development of sharecropping

• A)had little effect on the family organization of African Americans.
• B)created a shift in power between African American women and men that benefited women.
• C)created a shift in power between African American women and men that benefited men.
• D)changed the African American family organization to an extended family similar to what their ancestors had practiced in West Africa.

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Definitions:

Primary Groups

Small social groups characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, such as those found in families and close friendships.

Formal Organizations

Structured groups established for specific purposes, characterized by regulations, hierarchies, and standard operating procedures to coordinate members' activities.

Bureaucracies

Organizational structures designed to carry out administrative tasks efficiently, often characterized by standardized procedures and hierarchical division of responsibilities.

Macro

Pertains to a large-scale or overall approach, often used in contrast with micro, which focuses on smaller units within a system.