AAD.USHG.5: Booker T Washington and W.E.B. DuBois

Which of the following African American leaders was born into slavery and experienced poverty and discrimination in his early life?

• Booker T. Washington

• W.E.B. Du Bois

Where did Booker T. Washington attend for his formal education?

• Hampton Institute

• Harvard University

What was Washington's philosophy regarding the social progress of African Americans?

• Focus on industrial and vocational education

• Fight for immediate social and political equality

What method did Washington use to gain respect and acceptance from the white community?

• Industrial and vocational education

• Political activism

What type of education did Washington emphasize for African Americans?

• Scientific education

• Vocational education

What type of social change was Du Bois seeking through his activism?

• Political and social change

• Technological change

Which educational institution was the first to award a Ph.D. to an African American, W.E.B. Du Bois?

• Yale University

• Harvard University

What type of activism did Du Bois promote to challenge racial inequality?

• Cultural activism

• Political activism

What did Washington believe African Americans should focus on acquiring to improve economically?

• Practical skills and vocational training

• Sports skills

What did Du Bois stress the importance of in education?

• Higher education and intellectual development

• Vocational training