Question

The official resolutions adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in 2008 and 2009 concerning the historical relationship between the government and African Americans included all of the following except a(n)A. acknowledgment that past government actions have influenced the current position of African Americans.B. acknowledgment of harmful government action against African Americans via Jim Crow laws.C. formal apology for slavery.D. resolution to provide reparations for descendants of slaves.

Answer 1

Answer: Option D -- Resolution to provide reparations and descendants of slaves.

Explanation:

In 2008 and 2009, the United State House of Representatives and Senate adopted some resolutions on historical relationship between the government and African Americans, these resolutions are:

(1) Acknowledgment that past government actions have influenced the current position of African Americans

(2) Acknowledgment of harmful government action against African Americans via Jim Crow laws.

(3) Formal apology for slavery