A _______ Is a Population Group That Shares a Distinctive

question 55

Short Answer

A _______ is a population group that shares a distinctive identity and is subjected to stigma, prejudice, discrimination, and oppression.

Comprehend the concept of a critical period for language acquisition.

Analyze the linguistic capabilities and limitations of non-human primates.

Recognize the importance of nurture and environmental stimuli in language development and acquisition.

Appreciate the cognitive benefits and challenges of bilingualism in language comprehension and usage.

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Definitions:

White Landowners

Historically, individuals of European descent who owned substantial agricultural lands, often in contexts involving racial and economic power dynamics.

Radical Republicans

A faction within the U.S. Republican Party after the Civil War focused on ensuring the rights of freed slaves and implementing harsh reconstruction policies on Southern states.

Reconstruction Policy

Refers to the strategies and laws implemented in the United States after the Civil War (1865-1877) aimed at rebuilding and reinstating the Southern states while transforming society and ensuring the rights of freed slaves.