In the late nineteenth century, the term “Afro-American” failed to become as popular as other self-descriptions for black Americans, possibly due to what objection mentioned in the text?
a) Black Americans were often of mixed ancestry of several continents.
b) The reduction of African to “Afro” was seen as inappropriate.
c) The hyphenated term was thought to suggest recent immigration.
d) The term appeared too casual and resembled contemporary slang.
Answer: a
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