(formal) similar to A: amass B: allot C: abide D: akin

…meant that black families could not amass any meaningful wealth to bequeath to future generations. A: gather B: build C: freshen D: harden

Why couldn't black families amass meaningful fortune to pass on to the future generations? A: Blacks were excluded from authorities like unions, police force, or the fire departments. B: Blacks were prevented from owning property. C: Blacks cannot get FHA mortgages D: The black business owners can not get loans.