Ironically, in the United States, a country of immigrants, prejudice and discrimination continue be serious problems.There was often (1) _____ between each established group of immigrants and each succeeding group.As each group became (2) _____ financially successful, and more powerful, they (3) _____ new comers from full participation in the society.Prejudice and discrimination are (4) _____ U.S.history however, this prejudicial treatment of different groups is (5) _____ more unjust than with black Americans.Blacks had distinct disadvantages.For the most part, they came to the “land of opportunity” as slaves and were not free to keep their (6) _____ and cultural traditions.(7) _____ most European immigrants, blacks did not have the protection of a support group; sometimes slave owners separated members of (8) _____ family.They could not mix easily with the (9) _____ society either because of their skin color.It was difficult for them to adapt to the American culture.Even after they became free people, they were still discriminated (10) _____ in employment, housing, education, and even in public facilities, such as restrooms.
____

A.heritage

B.inheritance

C.legends

D.identifications