Booker T. Washington's Legacy and Impact on Education and Racial Uplift

Booker T. Washington's Legacy and Impact on Education and Racial Uplift

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Life Skills, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the impact of Booker T. Washington, a prominent Black leader post-Civil War. Born into slavery, Washington dedicated his life to practical education, founding the Tuskegee Institute. His philosophy emphasized self-reliance and skill acquisition for Black empowerment. His 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech advocated for gradual progress and cooperation between races. Despite initial praise, some criticized his approach as the 'Atlanta Compromise.' Washington's pragmatic views on education and economic development remain relevant today.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was known as the 'modern Moses' for his role in helping blacks after slavery?

Frederick Douglass

Martin Luther King

Booker T. Washington

W. E. B. Du Bois

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Booker T. Washington's main focus in his life work?

Practical education

Political activism

Religious leadership

Artistic expression

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Washington prove his worth to gain admission to the Hampton Institute?

By writing an essay

By cleaning a room

By giving a speech

By passing an academic test

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the construction of the Tuskegee Institute?

It was built by the students

It was designed by famous architects

It was funded by the government

It was located in a major city

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Washington believe was necessary for racial uplift and respect?

Political protests

Religious conversion

Artistic achievements

Mastering a trade

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main theme of Washington's Atlanta Exposition speech?

Immediate social equality

Political revolution

Economic and educational development

Cultural assimilation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did W.E.B. Du Bois initially react to Washington's Atlanta speech?

He ignored it

He criticized it

He praised it

He was indifferent

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