What Is True About Black Doctors During the Time Period

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is true about black doctors during the time period?

• A) There were very few of them, since they were not allowed into American medical schools, and you could not practice medicine without a degree and a license.
• B) They always faced very high levels of violence from whites who thought they were dangerous.
• C) Some used natural, herbal remedies and became quite successful.
• D) Women generally dominated the field of medicine at this time.

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