Question

In the 1890 u.s. census, which of the following was not a racial classification? group of answer choices

a. black
b. chinese
c. hispanic
d. quadroon

Answer 1

In the 1890 U.S. Census, 'Hispanic' was not a racial classification. Ethnicity, including Hispanic or Latino, began to be separately identified in later censuses. The census has since evolved to include a broader range of racial and ethnic categories. The correct answer is option c.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the 1890 U.S. Census, the racial classification of 'Hispanic' was not included. Instead, the classifications listed race based on color and some origin categories, such as Black, Chinese, and Quadroon (a person who is one-quarter Black). The term 'Hispanic' as an ethnic or race category became standardized in the U.S. Census much later, reflecting individuals of Latin American or Spanish origin regardless of race.

The U.S. Census Bureau collects racial data with categories like White, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Ethnicity, particularly Hispanic or Latino, is considered separately. Over time, racial and ethnic categories have evolved to better reflect the diverse population of the United States.