How did life improve for African Americans over the last few decades of the twentieth century and the first decade of the twenty-first century?
A) The average income for African-American families increased to match that of white families.
B) The average educational level of African Americans increased.
C) The incarceration level of African Americans dropped below the national average.
D) The poverty rate among African Americans dropped below the national average.
E) Homicide was no longer the leading cause of death among young black males.
Answer: B
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