Which of the following was true of the sexual abuse and harassment of black women by white men in the late nineteenth century?
A) It demonstrated the power of white men over African Americans.
B) It rarely went unpunished and so was quite rare.
C) It was routinely denounced by white officials but little was done about it.
D) It was more common in urban communities than in rural communities.
Answer: A
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Why did many civil rights organizations protest Reagan's appointment of William Bell to lead the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
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Rogue states are states that
A) have not joined an international community like the EU or NATO. B) have no confidence in the international community and choose not to participate. C) do not meet the requirements for membership in international organizations. D) consistently operate outside the rules of the international community. E) consistently provoke war with the international community.