Legally imposed racial discrimination_____.

A) characterizes over 80% of U.S. history
B) ended when slavery was abolished
C) was never the intent of U.S. founding documents or political institutions
D) only affects African-Americans, not other racial groups

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Sophia Faderanga · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Legally imposed racial discrimination has been a significant part of U.S. history, characterizing over 80% of it. This includes periods of slavery, Jim Crow laws, and various forms of institutionalized segregation and discrimination that persisted long after the abolition of slavery. The other options are incorrect as they oversimplify or misrepresent the history and impact of racial discrimination in the U.S.

Legally imposed racial discrimination_____.

A) characterizes over 80% of U.S. history
B) ended when slavery was abolished
C) was never the intent of U.S. founding documents or political institutions
D) only affects African-Americans, not other racial groups

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Legally imposed racial discrimination_____.A) characterizes over 80% of U.S. historyB) ended when slavery was abolishedC) was never the intent of U.S. founding documents or political institutionsD) only affects African-Americans, not other racial groups

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Legally imposed racial discrimination_____.

A) characterizes over 80% of U.S. history
B) ended when slavery was abolished
C) was never the intent of U.S. founding documents or political institutions
D) only affects African-Americans, not other racial groups