Question

question 8 of 10
what term is used today to mean the colleges that were started for african
american students?

a. historically black colleges and universities

b. the black ivy league

c. the african american college guild

d. the black college consortium

Explanation:

To determine the term for colleges started for African American students, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are institutions established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the primary mission of educating African Americans. This matches the description.
• Option B: The Black Ivy League refers to a group of prestigious HBCUs, not the general term for all such colleges.
• Option C: The African American College Guild is not the standard term for these colleges.
• Option D: The Black College Consortium is not the widely accepted term for colleges started for African American students.

Answer:

A. Historically Black Colleges and Universities