QUESTION 9 For Massey, one of the reasons that America is Exceptional is... Oa. Donald Trump is the president Ob. It has greater inequality than other industrial nations Oc. It has equal opportunity for all Od. The US responded exceptionally well to an era of globalization QUESTION 10 "Discrimination with a Smile" Oa. Offering someone a lower paid job as a dishwasher even though they applied to be a waiter Ob. Cheerfully telling a white prospective renter that they would probably feel more comfortable living in a building that is predominately white. Oc. A landlord posting signs that say she will not rent to certain racial or ethnic groups Od. Charging a Latino family $50 more in rent than you charge a white family
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