The African-American extended family

A) can be traced to the African heritage of most black Americans, in which newly married couples live with their family who helps with all aspects of daily life.
B) evolved as a result of slavery, when many families were forced to live together under one roof.
C) emerged from the need to take over the role of absent fathers.
D) emerged due to the high rates of pregnancies in African-American teens.


A

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