In 1790, African-Americans made up almost?

Question

A. 1 percent of the nation's population.

B. one-fifth of the American population.

C. 50 percent of the nation's population.

D. three-fourths of the American population.

Answer 1

 the census of 1790 says that they made up nearly 19% of the population. So the answer is one-fifth. =]