Flashcard on Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois

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What was the broader message Washington was conveying with the ship analogy?

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To rely on oneself and local resources.

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What is the meaning of the term 'peace offering'?

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A gesture to calm tensions.

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What was the psychological moment mentioned in the text?

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When whites were ashamed of their past actions.

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What did Mr. Washington concentrate all energies on according to the text?

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Industrial education.

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What is the effect of Mr. Washington's doctrine on the North and South?

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It shifts the burden to the Negro.

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Who was Booker T. Washington?

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An African American educator and leader who advocated for industrial education.

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Who was W.E.B. Du Bois?

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An African American sociologist and civil rights activist who opposed Washington's approach.

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What is industrial education?

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A form of education that focuses on teaching practical skills for industrial jobs.

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What does the term 'civil rights' refer to?

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The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

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What was the main disagreement between Washington and Du Bois?

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Washington advocated for vocational training, while Du Bois emphasized higher education and civil rights.