According to Gutman,which of the Following Statements Accurately Portrays Black

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to Gutman,which of the following statements accurately portrays Black families during slavery?

• A) "Matrifocal" households were the dominant form.
• B) House slaves chose long term family relationships, but slaves in "the quarters" were very promiscuous.
• C) Two parent families were the dominant form.
• D) The dominant form was what is today referred to as female-headed family households.

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