Which of the following statements is true of the rape of women during the total institution of Jim Crow?

A. The rape of Black women was considered a crime.
B. Black women were more likely to report of rape than White women.
C. The rape of Black women was legitimized by government officials.
D. The literature on the rape of Black Women is extensive.


Answer: C

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