Question

1. what phrase would best fit in the blank space in the excerpt below? * 1 point

\the ________ was born in depression. it didnt mean too much to him, the great american depression, as you call it. there was no such thing. the best he could be is a janitor or a porter or a shoeshine boy. it only became official when it hit the white man. if you can tell me the difference between the depression today and the depression of 1932 for him, id like to know it.\ - clifford burke
a american child
b black man
c irish immigrant
d mack - trucker

Explanation:

The passage implies a perspective from someone who felt the Depression was not as recognized for them until it affected white - men. Historically, Black men faced economic hardships long before the official recognition of the Great Depression and were often marginalized. The reference to limited career options like janitor, porter, or shoeshine boy also aligns with the experiences of Black men during that era.

Answer:

B. Black man