In a country with one large core ethnic group (such as the United States), it is common for the majority group to __________

A) not think of itself as an ethnic group
B) consider itself the best ethnic group
C) actively discourage intermarriage with other groups
D) try to minimize differences between the ethnic groups


Answer: A

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