THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
1920S AMERICAN CULTURE
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Question
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What best describe’s Booker T. Washington’s philosophy for African-Americans?
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blacks should demand civil rights now, and work to achieve legislation to make change
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blacks should have a practical trade and economic acceptance would lead to social acceptance
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he wanted the top 10% of the population to become leaders and be the voice of the community
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blacks are stuck in the inferior role, and therefore should learn to make the best of it with blue collar work
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Booker T. Washington, educator, reformer and the most influentional black leader of his time (1856-1915) preached a philosophy of self-help, racial solidarity and accomodation. He urged blacks to accept discrimination for the time being and concentrate on elevating themselves through hard work and material prosperity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was born into slavery and rose to become a leading African American intellectual of the 19 century, founding Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (Now Tuskegee University) in 1881 and the National Negro Business League two decades later.
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