During the early part of the twentieth century, southern businesses owned by african americans were most likely to be

a) patronized only by african americans.

b) taken over by government institutions.

c) patronized only by caucasian americans.

d) critical to the overall welfare of the economy.

The correct answer is A) patronized only by African Americans.

During the early part of the 20th century, the southern business owned by African Americans were most likely to be patronized only by African Americans.

In the early 20th century, black people in the United States enjoyed the freedom and better opportunities in life. Better living conditions were at hand in some places, although in others not much had changed. Segregation conducts in Southern states such as Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, or Georgia, still affected African Americans. For instance, during the early part of the 20th century, the southern business owned by African Americans were most likely to be patronized only by African Americans. Many white people still considered that a separation between black and whites should exist. Whites did not attend African Americans businesses.