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storky111

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Table 14-1 suggests that in the relationship between black political officeholding and occupation, most black politicians worked as lawyers or in other professional jobs.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

What is true about the justice system in the South after Reconstruction?
 
  A) Some blacks were allowed to serve on juries, as long as they were prominent leaders and showed proper deference to whites.
  B) Black defendants always received very harsh punishments, regardless of whom they knew or whom they worked for.
  C) Blacks often were not charged with crimes like adultery and bigamy because white people considered such offenses typical black behavior.
  D) Generally, the southern justice system was balanced regarding blacks and whites.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C





 

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