What Was the Justification for Excluding African Americans and American

question 85

Multiple Choice

What was the justification for excluding African Americans and American Indians from becoming citizens of the United States?

• A) They were not suitable members for the political system because they were not free.
• B) It was presumed they could not understand the European way of life or the political system.
• C) Both of the above
• D) None of the above

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