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It would give the mother and father depression, causing them to be too sad for work. They’d cry on their papers and probably refuse to do them. Then they’d get fired, and would’nt get a payment. Without money, they can’t pay taxes or bills, so they get kicked out of their apartment or home. Then they’d become homeless, and an aunt, uncle, or grandparent would have to take care of them and let them live with them, but handling people with depression would be too difficult, causing the relatives to overwork, not getting enough sleep.
The correct answer is C. The heritage of black Americans. This is because Langston Hughes, like many other African-American writers of the time, drew heavy inspiration from Africa, and the cultural heritage brought into America by his ancestors.