Debate-Booker T. Washington v W. E.B. DuBois

Although these two leaders shared a common agenda and agreed on the idea of saving the African-Americans from segregation and extreme suffering, there was a difference between Booker T Washington’s and W.E.B. Dubois' ideological approaches to the problem. Q. How might African Americans have reacted to his advice both then and now?

How might African Americans have reacted to their advice?

Was W.E.B. Du Bois message considered to be revolutionary during these times? Why?

What is the major difference between the two men, in regards to how the African American Race should accomplish their goals?

Based upon these two excerpts, which opinion would you say would be more advantageous in today's society? Most likely to be followed by African Americans today? Why? Why not?