Booker T. Washington focused on gaining economic independence for African Americans. He believed that by acquiring vocational skills and promoting self-help and entrepreneurship, African Americans could improve their social and economic status, ultimately leading to greater equality and respect within society.
How did Booker T. Washington work to improve the lives of African Americans?
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He focused on achieving racial equality for African Americans.
He focused on achieving racial equality for African Americans.
He focused on ensuring political freedoms for African Americans.
He focused on ensuring political freedoms for African Americans.
He focused on encouraging classical education for African Americans.
He focused on encouraging classical education for African Americans.
He focused on gaining economic independence for African Americans.
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