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storky111

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How is the pattern of wealth distribution in the U.S. influenced by race?
 
  a. Asians are a model minority.
 b. Black families have higher levels of wealth than white families.
 c. Discriminatory practices in banking and housing have resulted in inequality of wealth, even after several generations.
 d. The patterns of wealth distribution in the U.S. is not influenced by race.

Question 2

The family wage system:
 
  a. paid men more than women based on the assumption that they were the breadwinner.
  b. was based on the assumption that all members of the family would need to work in wage labor.
  c. forced all women to work outside of the home.
  d. made families more self-sufficient.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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