Paired Text : “Fire and Water,” Washington and Dubois

Why does the author focus on the education and accomplishments of Washington and DuBois in Passage 1?

• to provide dates, times, and other facts of their biographies
• to place the content on a Civil War Reconstruction timeline
• to persuade the reader to give more weight to the opinion of one man over the other
• to explain why Washington and Du Bois were both considered experienced and intelligent experts

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1. R.2.3 Part A: What are two ways that Washington attempts to convince Southern white people to support the economic advancement of formerly enslaved people?

• He uses the metaphor of a ship lost at sea to illustrate the pain that enslaved people experienced in a way Southern white people can understand.
• He includes a simile of a hand and fingers to suggest that Southern white people will be more powerful if they choose to work with enslaved people.
• He highlights the lack of success formerly enslaved people have had to eradicate concerns that Southern white people may have in giving support.
• He provides reasoning to reinforce the conclusion that formerly enslaved people are more trustworthy than people coming from other countries.
• He questions the decisions made by his people to acknowledge the need for a leader who will help navigate the transition to freedom.

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Part B: How does Washington develop this purpose differently when addressing people from his own race?

• He emphasizes economic goals for formerly enslaved people that won't discourage needed support from his audience.
• He uses a different metaphor than what he uses when addressing the Southern white people to relate to their need for support.
• He condemns the decision for his people to go against their own interests when running for Congress and the state legislature.
• He compares the hard work done in agriculture to the work that goes into writing to suggest that writing is an unnecessary skill.

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2. R.2.3 How does DuBois establish the idea that members of the black community must pursue education and equality in government representation?

• He establishes that he is more educated than Washington.
• He alludes to the tragic impact of the Civil War on America.
• He lists the negative effects of appeasing Southern white people.
• He uses an idiom about clean hands to condemn a group of people.

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3. R.2.4 Part A: How does Washington develop the claim that black people should focus on vocational and agricultural careers?

• He suggests that the pursuit of education and government jobs is pointless because no one will be successful.
• He suggests that it is more intelligent and honorable to build an economic base in foundational jobs.
• He suggests that there will be fewer jobs available to people in higher paying jobs.
• He suggests that people will refuse to hire someone who is uneducated.

Part B: How does DuBois develop a counterclaim to Washington's claim?

• He suggests that it is more intelligent and honorable to build an economic base than in foundational jobs.
• He suggests that there will be fewer jobs available to people in higher paying jobs.
• He suggests that people will refuse to hire someone who is uneducated so people should focus on getting a higher education..

4. Read this excerpt from Passage 2. “By every civilized and peaceful method we must strive for the rights which the world accords to men, clinging unwaveringly to those great words which the sons of the Fathers would fain forget: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’” (paragraph 9) How does the quotation from the Declaration of Independence advance the author’s purpose?

• The author uses logical appeal to remind the reader of the rights guaranteed by the Founding Fathers.
• The author uses logical appeal to remind the reader that African Americans legally had the right to vote.
• The author uses emotional appeal to inspire the reader to remember that these are the values of all Americans.
• The author uses emotional appeal to suggest to the reader that African Americans should be happy in America.

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5. Which of the following best states how Washington and Du Bois' points of view differ?

• Washington believes blacks should find dignity in unskilled labor, while DuBois believes they should aspire to higher ambitions.
• Washington believes blacks are innately inferior to whites, while Du Bois thinks blacks should pursue education because their intellect is superior to whites.
• Washington does not believe blacks are smart enough for politics, while DuBois thinks blacks should gain political power.
• Washington believes blacks should be educated, while DuBois believes they should focus on working and gaining financial capital.

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W.E.B. Du Bois criticizes Booker T. Washington by stating that Washington "practically accepts the alleged inferiority of the Negro races." Based on Washington's speech, which of the following statements best supports Du Bois' critique?

• Washington emphasizes the importance of political power and civil rights for African Americans, encouraging them to strive for equality.
• Washington advocates for African Americans to focus on practical skills and economic self-sufficiency, suggesting that they should prioritize industrial education over political and social rights.
• Washington calls for unity among all races, promoting social integration and collaboration for mutual progress.
• Washington highlights the achievements of African Americans in various fields, arguing that their contributions should be recognized and celebrated.

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How does W.E.B. Du Bois analyze and respond to Booker T. Washington's ideas in "The Souls of Black Folk"? Select three that apply.

• Du Bois argues that Washington's focus on industrial education undermines the pursuit of civil rights and political power for African Americans.
• Du Bois believes that Washington's approach encourages African Americans to accept their social status rather than strive for equality and higher education.
• Du Bois supports Washington's call for economic self-sufficiency, stating that it is the most effective way to achieve racial equality.
• Du Bois agrees with Washington for promoting a philosophy that shifts the responsibility of addressing racial injustices solely onto the shoulders of African Americans.
• Du Bois acknowledges Washington's contributions to the African American community but insists that a more aggressive approach to civil rights is necessary for true progress.

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