Write one paragraph that summarizes Booker T. Washington’s views on segregation. Be sure to use details from the Up from Slavery excerpt to support your answer.

Answer:

Booker T. Washington believed segregation and racial prejudice harmed both African Americans and whites, and that racial hatred could damage people’s souls. He argued that discrimination could do lasting harm to white people by weakening their character. Rather than focusing on immediate social equality, he emphasized education, hard work, and economic progress as ways African Americans could overcome barriers. He also believed that progress depended on white people trusting African Americans and giving them responsibility and opportunity.