Which of the Following Has Not Been Identified as a Principal

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has not been identified as a principal component of African-American culture?

• A) An American mainstream component, espousing such values as individualism and materialism
• B) An emerging majority sense component suggesting expectations of eventual triumph vis-a-vis other groups
• C) A minority sense component shared with other disadvantaged minorities in American society
• D) A unique blackness component incorporating concepts of "soul" and "style"

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Definitions:

1860 Convention

Refers to the Democratic National Convention of 1860, which was pivotal in the lead-up to the American Civil War, highlighting deep divisions over slavery.

Charleston

A historic city in South Carolina known for its well-preserved architecture, rich history, and significant role in the American Civil War.

Constitutional Union Party

A political party in the United States formed in 1860, which sought to avoid secession by focusing on the Constitution and the Union without addressing the contentious issue of slavery.