In the USCensus of 1890, Racial Categories Included "Octoroon," "Quadroon," and "Mulatto

In the U.S.Census of 1890, racial categories included "octoroon," "quadroon," and "mulatto." The fact that such racial categories no longer exist illustrates that:

A) Americans today have a low level of racial consciousness.
B) racial categories are socially defined.
C) people's understanding of race has changed.
D) race is no longer a significant part of Americans' social identity.

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