The correct answers are A. Many minority groups were gaining ground in a variety of areas. C. The AIDS crisis was just beginning, and new information was being learned each month. D. Women were winning large, prestigious prizes for writing, beauty, and science.
Explanation:
The 80s were an important decade for civil rights and other areas. Additionally, one of the most important years during this decade was 1983 because, during this year, many important historical events occurred.
To begin in 1983 minorities such as African Americans, immigrants and women were becoming visible in many areas including arts, sports, science, etc. For example, during this year an African-American woman was elected as Miss U.S. for the first time in U.S. history (Option A).
In the case of women, there were important awards and advances inequality, this included a music award to Diana Ross and the nomination of female singers such as Aretha Franklin or the Nobel Laureate to Barbara McClintock for her work in genetics (option D).
Besides this, in terms of diseases, 1893 implied new information about AIDS. Indeed, during this year different scientific studies that led to a better understanding of the virus, which was discovered in 1891 and had led to a crisis as many cases appeared around the country (option C.)
