The African-American Extended Family

question 8

Multiple Choice

The African-American extended family

• A) can be traced to the African heritage of most black Americans, in which newly married couples live with their family who helps with all aspects of daily life.
• B) evolved as a result of slavery, when many families were forced to live together under one roof.
• C) emerged from the need to take over the role of absent fathers.
• D) emerged due to the high rates of pregnancies in African-American teens.

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