Question

question 7 of 10

black americans still face still discrimination when it comes to:

a. renting or buying homes.
b. renting or buying cars.
c. shopping in high-end stores.
d. traveling on public transportation.

Explanation:

Identify the core historical and social context

The question asks about a major area where Black Americans continue to face systemic discrimination in modern times, as discussed in contemporary social studies curricula.

Evaluate the options

• Option A (renting or buying homes) refers to housing discrimination, redlining, and unequal access to mortgages, which are well-documented ongoing systemic issues.
• Options B, C, and D represent areas where discrimination can occur, but housing (renting or buying homes) is the primary, legally and systemically recognized area of persistent inequality highlighted in standard educational curricula on modern civil rights.

Select the correct option

Option A is the most significant and widely recognized systemic area of ongoing discrimination among the choices provided.

Answer:

• (A) renting or buying homes. (Correct answer)
• (B) renting or buying cars.
• (C) shopping in high-end stores.
• (D) traveling on public transportation.