Who was W.E.B. Du Bois?

In 1905, the Niagara Movement was formed by W.E.B. Du Bois and others to advocate for African American rights. Du Bois, a pioneering African American scholar, was deeply influenced by his experiences in the segregated South. The movement was short-lived, but its ideals persisted, especially after the 1908 Springfield riot, which highlighted racial tensions. This led to the formation of the NAACP in 1909, with Du Bois playing a key role. He served the organization for over two decades, continuing his fight for equality until his death in 1963, just before Martin Luther King's iconic speech.

What was the primary goal of the Niagara Movement formed in 1905?

• To advocate for African American rights

• To create a cultural exchange program

• To establish a new political party

• To promote tourism at Niagara Falls

Where did W.E.B. Du Bois attend university, where he was shocked by racial segregation?

• Princeton University

• Harvard University

• Fisk University

• Yale University

In what year did W.E.B. Du Bois become the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard?

• 1885

• 1895

• 1905

• 1910

What event in Springfield, Illinois, highlighted the need for a new civil rights organization?

• A cultural festival

• A political rally

• A false accusation leading to racial violence

• A peaceful protest

What role did W.E.B. Du Bois hold in the NAACP?

• Legal advisor

• Treasurer

• President

• Director of publicity and research