Which of the following best summarizes Booker T. Washington's advice in his 1895 speech at the Cotton States and International Exposition?

Question

options:

Advocate for immediate social equality and political action.
Advocate for immediate social equality and political action.

Emphasize the importance of learning skills and achieving self-sufficiency.
Emphasize the importance of learning skills and achieving self-sufficiency.

Reject the idea of acquiring a home and focus on political activism.
Reject the idea of acquiring a home and focus on political activism.

Prioritize full rights and privileges without any preparation.

Answer 1

The option that best summarizes Booker T. Washington's advice in his 1895 speech at the Cotton States and International Exposition is:

Emphasize the importance of learning skills and achieving self-sufficiency.

In his speech, Washington advocated for African Americans to focus on vocational training, self-help, and economic independence as a means to improve their social and economic status, rather than seeking immediate social equality or political rights.