Question

question 18 of 20
what was one reason african american businesses were important?

a. they sent american goods to africa.

b. they provided services that whites would not because of
segregation.

c. they benefited from federal government tax breaks.

d. they opened stores where only whites could shop.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Sending American goods to Africa is not a primary reason for the importance of African American businesses during segregation - era America.
• Option B: During segregation, white - owned businesses often refused to serve African Americans. African American businesses filled this gap by providing services (like hair care, restaurants, etc.) to the African American community that whites would not provide due to segregation. This made them important.
• Option C: There is no historical evidence that African American businesses were widely given federal government tax breaks as a primary reason for their importance.
• Option D: African American businesses primarily served the African American community (or both, but not exclusively whites) due to segregation, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. They provided services that whites would not because of segregation.