Michael is a college student whose grades are getting worse with every passing semester. he explains to his guidance counselor that his professors are lazy, do not provide adequate feedback, and create tests that are so difficult there is no chance that he will be able to pass. michael's explanation of his failing grades is an example of:

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn regarding the status of african-americans in the south in the late 1800s? a) african-americans made tremendous political, social, and economic advancements during the reconstruction era. b) passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the u.s. constitution guaranteed equal status and rights for all african-americans. c) the reconstruction policies enacted by the federal government were highly effective in african-american citizens transition to life after slavery. d) although african-americans had equal rights under federal law they were still economically, politically, and socially inferior to whites in the south during the reconstruction era.