Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Racial Gap in Household

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the racial gap in household wealth between white and black Americans is false?

• A) Black Americans have been unable to build a base of assets to pass from one generation to the next.
• B) Black Americans are more likely to purchase a home in a segregated neighborhood than any other racial group.
• C) Black Americans are more likely to receive unfavorable terms on their home mortgages.
• D) Black Americans have made no gains in income since the civil rights movement.

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