Sociologists often point out that systems of stratification in the United States systematically favor white men. Sometimes people contest this, pointing to wealthy and powerful black women like Oprah Winfrey or Toni Morrison. A valid counterpoint to this argument is that:

A) black women are often the exception to this tendency. B) Winfrey and Morrison have higher social statuses because of other markers of class that they inherited, such as regional accents. C) stratification is a characteristic of a society rather than a reflection of individual differences. D) Winfrey and Morrison must have inherited a high social status from their parents.

Situation #1: imagine that you are a free black male living in columbus, oh in 1863. you have seen the recruiting poster and have been thinking a lot about whether or not to enlist in the union army. write a one-page letter (double spaced) to your mother telling her of the decision you have made about enlisting (or not enlisting). be sure to explain the reasons that caused you to make the decision.

What occurred during the free banking era? the dollar bill was introduced. the second bank of the united states was established. repaying of loans was not closely monitored. currency varied widely from state to state.

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. "andy was asked to speak in a school assembly about a fundraising opportunity for a fellow student who had recently been diagnosed with leukemia. andy's stomach hurt and his hands were cold. "steady man," he thought. "you can do this. it's for tim. he needs our ." andy could picture the students wanting to get involved. it occurred to him now that he wasn't just giving a speech. he had something worthwhile to say. which strategies did andy use to reduce his apprehension? select all that apply." be prepared. use muscle relaxation techniques. get experience. think positively. focus on communicating to the audience.