Question

How did the views of prominent Black American leaders W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington differ?

A.
Washington advocated tolerance of racial discrimination, while Du Bois argued that Black Americans must fight for their rights through political and civil rights activism.

B.
Du Bois advocated tolerance of racial discrimination, while Washington argued that Black Americans must fight for their rights through political and civil rights activism.

C.
Washington believed Black Americans must use violent force to assert their rights, while Du Bois believed it important to use only peaceful means of protest.

D.
Du Bois believed Black Americans must use violent force to assert their rights, while Washington believed it important to use only peaceful means of protest.

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A. Washington advocated tolerance of racial discrimination, while Du Bois argued that Black Americans must fight for their rights through political and civil rights activism.

Booker T. Washington emphasized vocational training and economic self-reliance, often suggesting a more accommodating approach to racial discrimination. In contrast, W. E. B. Du Bois championed civil rights activism and the need for political engagement, advocating for immediate and assertive action against racial inequality.

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