The Democratic Party's continuing emphasis on helping Black people and supporting the welfare state created white resentment because
A) White people did not benefit from social welfare programs
B) Statistics showed that Black American incomes had surpassed white American incomes by 1972
C) Welfare programs offered a higher standard of living than blue-collar jobs did
D) Many white people felt that Black Americans and welfare recipients were given better educations, housing, and jobs even though that was statistically not true

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Many white people felt that Black Americans and welfare recipients were given better educations, housing, and jobs even though that was statistically not true. This perception of reverse discrimination and unfair advantage created resentment towards Democratic policies supporting Black people and welfare programs.

The Democratic Party's Continuing Emphasis on Helping Black People and Supporting