Booker T. Washington and W.E.B DuBois: Crash Course

Who was Booker T. Washington?

• A famous musician

• A leader who promoted education and economic progress for Black Americans

• A professional athlete

• A movie actor

Who was W.E.B. DuBois?

• A scientist who studied animals

• A leader who advocated for civil rights and higher education for Black Americans

• A famous chef

• A painter

What was the main focus of Booker T. Washington's approach?

• Immediate social equality

• Gaining economic strength through vocational training

• Traveling to other countries

• Starting businesses

What did W.E.B. DuBois believe was essential for Black Americans?

• Learning only farming skills

• Higher education and political activism

• Moving to rural areas

• Avoiding politics

What was the name of the school Booker T. Washington founded?

• Harvard University

• Tuskegee Institute

• Yale University

• Princeton University

What concept did W.E.B. DuBois introduce to describe the internal conflict Black Americans faced?

• Double consciousness

• Triple threat

• Dual identity

• Split personality

What was the "Atlanta Compromise"?

• An agreement to end the Civil War

• A speech by Booker T. Washington promoting vocational education

• A treaty with Native Americans

• A business deal between two companies

What organization did W.E.B. DuBois help to establish?

• The Red Cross

• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• The Boy Scouts

• The United Nations

How did Booker T. Washington believe Black Americans could improve their situation?

• By demanding immediate equal rights

• By focusing on vocational skills and economic self-reliance

• By moving to other countries

• By avoiding education

What was W.E.B. DuBois's view on political rights for Black Americans?

• They should wait patiently

• They should actively demand their rights

• They should ignore politics

• They should focus only on economic issues