In 1865, in Less Than a Year, 40,000 Former Slaves

question 8

Multiple Choice

In 1865, in less than a year, 40,000 former slaves had settled on (approximately) ________ acres of land?

• A) 200,000 (5 acres each)
• B) 400,000 (10 acres each)
• C) 800,000 (20 acres each)
• D) 1,600,000 (40 acres each)

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Definitions:

George Herbert Mead

An American sociologist and philosopher known for his contributions to the development of the symbolic interactionism perspective in sociology.

"Me"

In symbolic interactionism, the aspect of an individual's self that is formed through social interactions and reflects the internalized views of society.

Kübler-Ross's Stages

A series of five emotional stages experienced by survivors of an intimate's death: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Mortality

The state of being subject to death; often used statistically to refer to the rate of death in a population.