Question

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

A.
Du Bois advocated tolerance of racial discrimination, while Washington argued that African Americans must demand their civil rights to combat racism.

B.
Washington advocated tolerance of racial discrimination, while Du Bois argued that African Americans must demand their civil rights to combat racism.

C.
Du Bois believed African Americans must fight discrimination through any means necessary, including violence, while Washington believed it important to use only peaceful means of protest.

D.
Washington believed African Americans must fight discrimination through any means necessary, including violence, while Du Bois believed it important to use only peaceful means of protest.

Answer 1

B. Washington advocated tolerance of racial discrimination, while Du Bois argued that African Americans must demand their civil rights to combat racism.

Explanation: Booker T. Washington promoted vocational training, economic self-help, and accommodation to segregation as a pragmatic strategy. W. E. B. Du Bois insisted on immediate civil and political rights, higher education for leaders (the "Talented Tenth"), and active protest against injustice.