At the beginning of the twentieth century, northern-born blacks were rapidly closing the educational gap between themselves and whites, but the gap widened again after 1915. What is a key factor that could explain this, according to the text?
A. the competition between black children and the children of European immigrants
B. the higher rate of employment among blacks
C. school integration
D. the growth in the Asian population
Answer: A
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