Question 1
Which of the following demonstrates that notions of one's biological race are sometimes problematic in American society?
a. New categories in the 2000 U. S. government census that allowed Americans to identify themselves asbelonging to more than one race
b. Studies by the Centers for Disease Control concerning the distribution of health problems among theAmerican population between 1990 and 2000
c. Difficulties encountered by the U.S. Immigration Service in 2002 and 2003 in tracking the whereabouts ofimmigrants in the country
d. The answers given by Americans to questions on forms to apply for a marriage license
Question 2
While working with American troops at Yorktown in 1781, French officers
a. were impressed by the American troops' resolve and stamina.
b. were shocked by the Americans' poor performance.
c. refused to march with the Americans.
d. took over the command of the American troops.
Phases of the working relationship
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