Question
Why did Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Exposition Speech in 1895 gain significant attention?
Responses
A It advocated for immediate social and political integration.It advocated for immediate social and political integration.
B It proposed a compromise on racial segregation and voting rights.It proposed a compromise on racial segregation and voting rights.
C It demanded reparations for the formerly enslaved.It demanded reparations for the formerly enslaved.
D It criticized the U.S. government's policies on education.It criticized the U.S. government's policies on education.
Responses
A It advocated for immediate social and political integration.It advocated for immediate social and political integration.
B It proposed a compromise on racial segregation and voting rights.It proposed a compromise on racial segregation and voting rights.
C It demanded reparations for the formerly enslaved.It demanded reparations for the formerly enslaved.
D It criticized the U.S. government's policies on education.It criticized the U.S. government's policies on education.
Answers
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The correct response is:
B It proposed a compromise on racial segregation and voting rights.
Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Exposition Speech promoted the idea of vocational education and economic self-reliance for African Americans, advocating a more conciliatory approach to race relations in the South during that time. His speech garnered attention because it suggested that African Americans should accept segregation in exchange for economic opportunities and rights.
B It proposed a compromise on racial segregation and voting rights.
Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Exposition Speech promoted the idea of vocational education and economic self-reliance for African Americans, advocating a more conciliatory approach to race relations in the South during that time. His speech garnered attention because it suggested that African Americans should accept segregation in exchange for economic opportunities and rights.