What did W.E.B. Dubois contribute to the black community? Select the two that apply.

(2 points)
• He was a former slave who promoted jobs and education for blacks.
• He was instrumental in forming the NACCP.
• He wrote The Souls of Black Folk, which focused on the conditions of blacks.
He sued the U.S. government on the basis of violations of the Fourteenth Amendment.

1 answer

W.E.B. Du Bois made significant contributions to the black community, and the correct options that apply are:

  • He was instrumental in forming the NAACP.
  • He wrote The Souls of Black Folk, which focused on the conditions of blacks.

These contributions highlight his advocacy for civil rights and his examination of the struggles faced by African Americans.