Cox Argues That American Racism, Particularly in the South, Was

Multiple Choice

Cox argues that American racism, particularly in the South, was created by _________because it benefitted them: they could exploit black workers and keep white workers from realizing their potential solidarity with the black working class. Such a "divide and conquer" strategy benefits capitalism in that a divided workforce has less power in the labor market.

A) Slave traders
B) White capitalists
C) Republicans
D) Democrats