Many Characterizations of the African American Community Have Been Attacked

question 33

Multiple Choice

Many characterizations of the African American community have been attacked because ________.

• A) they represent the legacy of racism and low income across many generations
• B) they place too much focus on African Americans in high-paying occupations
• C) they overemphasize the poorest segment of the African American community
• D) they underemphasize the success achieved by African Americans

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Gnetophyta

A division of gymnosperms, with characteristics that share some similarities to angiosperms, including the genera Ephedra, Gnetum, and Welwitschia.

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes, typically haploid.

Integuments

Protective layers of tissue that cover the body or parts of plants or seeds, serving as a barrier against environmental stresses.

Angiosperms

A group of plants that have flowers and produce seeds enclosed within a carpel.