USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Washington’s legacy has been controversial in the civil rights community. After his death in 1915, he came under heavy criticism for accommodationism to white supremacy, despite his claims that his long-term goal was to end the disenfranchisement of African Americans, the vast majority of whom still lived in the South.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which best describes W. E. B. Du Bois’s opinion of Booker T. Washington’s accommodationist approach? It reinforced segregation and discrimination.

Detailed explanation-3: -Throughout his adult life, Washington played a dominant role in the African American community and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of blacks, many of whom were born in slavery. He gained access to presidents, top national leaders in politics, philanthropy and education.

Detailed explanation-4: -Both Washington and DuBois were aware that the need for African Americans to become technologically literate was paramount. However, whereas Washington advocated a hands-on external approach, DuBois promoted a paternalistic form of advancement of the Black race.