The Gap in Educational Attainment Between Blacks and Whites Has

question 7

Multiple Choice

The gap in educational attainment between blacks and whites has narrowed considerably since the beginning of the twentieth century,mainly as a result of the __________.

• A)discontinuation of achievement tests
• B)infusion of federal monies to support African American education
• C)increase in the minimum amount of education received by almost all Americans
• D)modified admission standards
• E)None of the above

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