Segregation and Accommodation

Question 1

According to Washington, what effect does hatred have on the human soul?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Hatred damages the human soul.

Question 2

According to the excerpt, how does Washington feel about white segregationists?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: He has forgiven them for their unfair treatment of African Americans.

Question 3

What “wrongs” is Washington referring to in the quote above? Use what you have learned in the lesson to explain your answer.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Segregation, Slavery, Poll Manipulation.

Question 4

Think about what you’ve learned about Homer Plessy. Which of Washington’s statements would Plessy most likely agree with?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: “[It is] important that the whole Nation lend a hand in trying to lift the burden of ignorance from the South.”

Question 5

because the mistreatment of African Americans will lead to the mistreatment of all citizensbecause the damage to African Americans will be permanent without that helpbecause the oppression of African Americans weakens the whole country

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: because the mistreatment of African Americans will lead to the mistreatment of all citizens

Question 6

Which of these did you include in your response?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

PENDING

Question 7

According to Washington, what impact will discrimination have?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Both African American and white people will ultimately be hurt by discrimination.

Question 8

Which of these “wrongs” did you mention?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: segregation; B: poll taxes

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