Which of the following best explains Du Bois's critique of Booker T. Washington in "The Souls of Black Folk"? (1 point)

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Du Bois believed Washington's approach was too aggressive.
Du Bois believed Washington's approach was too aggressive.

Du Bois thought Washington's focus on vocational training was too limited.
Du Bois thought Washington's focus on vocational training was too limited.

Du Bois felt Washington's strategies were too focused on political activism.
Du Bois felt Washington's strategies were too focused on political activism.

Du Bois criticized Washington for ignoring the important of industrialization.

Answer 1

The best explanation of Du Bois's critique of Booker T. Washington in "The Souls of Black Folk" is:

Du Bois thought Washington's focus on vocational training was too limited.

Du Bois argued that Washington's emphasis on vocational education and economic self-help overlooked the importance of higher education, civil rights, and political activism for African Americans.