Question

Select the correct phrase to complete each sentence about important African American leaders in the New South Era.



During the New South Era, Booker T. Washington believed African Americans could achieve equality by
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, while W. E. B. Du Bois argued that African Americans should gain equality by
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. Meanwhile, Alonzo Herndon advanced African Americans’ progress by
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.

Answer 1

During the New South Era, Booker T. Washington believed African Americans could achieve equality by acquiring practical vocational skills and economic self-reliance (and accepting accommodation to segregation temporarily), while W. E. B. Du Bois argued that African Americans should gain equality by demanding full civil and political rights and higher education for a leadership "Talented Tenth." Meanwhile, Alonzo Herndon advanced African Americans’ progress by building successful black-owned businesses (notably founding Atlanta Life Insurance) to create jobs, wealth, and economic independence.