After reading about their thoughts on Economics, match each statement to the person that would match to the best.(4 points)

Booker T. Washington W.E.B. Du Bois
Argued that in order to end discrimination, jobs and social welfare (programs and services that help people meet their basic needs for food, shelter, education, and healthcare) were necessary.

Saw economic advancement as the best way to measure success.

Was friends with rich businessmen who donated to his school.

Believed economic opportunities would help end discrimination, but also criticized capitalism.

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Here is the matching of each statement to the person that best corresponds:

  1. Argued that in order to end discrimination, jobs and social welfare (programs and services that help people meet their basic needs for food, shelter, education, and healthcare) were necessary.
    Match: W.E.B. Du Bois

  2. Saw economic advancement as the best way to measure success.
    Match: Booker T. Washington

  3. Was friends with rich businessmen who donated to his school.
    Match: Booker T. Washington

  4. Believed economic opportunities would help end discrimination, but also criticized capitalism.
    Match: W.E.B. Du Bois