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Early Civil Rights Movements — Unit test

Question 19 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Which best describes W. E. B. Du Bois's opinion of Booker T. Washington’s accommodationist approach?

Answer
A
It was an important tool in ending segregation.
B
It reinforced segregation and discrimination.
C
It could work, if paired with more aggressive tactics.
D
It was the cause of violence against African Americans.

Explanation

Du Bois criticized Washington’s accommodationist approach because it urged African Americans to accept segregation and focus on vocational training rather than immediately demanding full civil and political rights. Du Bois argued that this acceptance reinforced segregation and discrimination, so the best answer is “It reinforced segregation and discrimination.”

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