The ritual of "jumping the broom" refers to
a. the act of slaves running away from the plantation.
b. a secret code used by the Underground Railroad to warn runaways of search parties.
c. resistance to Jim Crow laws in which African Americans ignored "whites only" signs.
d. the practice of a slave couple jumping over a broom as a symbol of their commitment to one another regardless of their legal right to marry.
d
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A) genetically influenced. B) environmentally influenced. C) a simple matter of brain chemistry. D) influenced by both genetics and environment.
Stereotypes of Black men and women were previously attributed to biology but now are attributed to
a. Black culture b. psychology c. social conditions d. educational attainment
Damien was injured in a car accident, and after receiving medical care, he received a bill for $12,500 . What type of health care system is he under?
a. Fee-for-Service b. National Health System c. Socialized Medicine d. Single Payer
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false