“Race,” as a concept denoting a fundamental division of humanity and

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“Race,” as a concept denoting a fundamental division of humanity and usually  encompassed cultural as well as physical traits, have been crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity  among socially unequal and ethnically diverse Europeans

A. encompassed cultural as well as physical traits, have been crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity

B. encompassing cultural as well as physical traits, was crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, and a common identity

C. encompassing cultural as well as physical traits, were crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity

D. encompassing cultural as well as physical traits, has been crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, and a common identity

E. encompassed cultural as well as physical traits, was crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity

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frankqxq · Answer

The answer should be B. I found an identical sentence in the oxford research encyclopedia.

Wangeci · Answer

I support, B seems sufficient to me

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jiaxuanz · Answer

“Race,” as a concept denoting a fundamental division of humanity and usually encompassed cultural as well as physical traits, have been crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity among socially unequal and ethnically diverse Europeans

A. encompassed cultural as well as physical traits,    have    been crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity -> have should be has

B. encompassing cultural as well as physical traits, was crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, and a common identity -> correct

C. encompassing cultural as well as physical traits,    were    crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity -> were should be was

D. encompassing cultural as well as physical traits,    has been    crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, and a common identity -> has been is wrong

E. encompassed cultural as well as physical traits, was crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans,    a    common identity -> missing and

bratbg · Answer

Can you please explain what is wrong with D? As in 'has been' vs 'was'

jiaxuanz · Answer

IMO, has been is only for a event / situation that began in the past and continues into present, here the question tells you "in early America", which makes "was" more appropriate.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Nowwk · Answer

I agree. It's about the meaning of the sentence. The sentence tell you that "in early America" and no other time period which refers to the present; therefore, past tense should be used.

saghosh1 · Answer

Race,” as a concept denoting a fundamental division of humanity and usually  encompassed cultural as well as physical traits, have been crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity  among socially unequal and ethnically diverse Europeans

A. encompassed cultural as well as physical traits,  have been  crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity  - also  "and"  is missing before  "a common identity" . We are listing down examples so last one should have  "and"

B.  encompassing cultural as well as physical traits, was crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, and a common identity   - Solves above mentioned issues

C. encompassing cultural as well as physical traits,  were  crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity  - also  "and"  is missing before  "a common identity" . We are listing down examples so last one should have  "and"

D. encompassing cultural as well as physical traits,  has been  crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, and a common identity   don't need present perfect - event was in past

E. encompassed cultural as well as physical traits,  was  crucial in early America, providing the foundation for the colonization of Native land, the enslavement of American Indians and Africans, a common identity  - "and"  is missing before  "a common identity" . We are listing down examples so last one should have  "and"

Answer: B

jaggernaut1304 · Answer

This is a classic missing verb mistake IMO, the subject RACE needs a verb which is satisfied with the help of WAS.

Let me Know if i am wrong
 bratbg

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