During the 2008 recession, the pattern of home foreclosures in the United States included which of the following?
A. Foreclosures occurred at the same rate in all neighborhoods.
B. Middle-class neighborhoods were able to avoid foreclosures.
C. Foreclosure rates for African Americans were nearly twice those for Whites.
D. Wealthy Americans had foreclosure rates surpassing the middle class.
Answer: C
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