The atlanta exposition address best known authors and titles are available on the free online library. Washington, president of the tuskegee institute, other africanamerican leaders, and southern white leaders. Du bois differed in their approaches to combating racial discrimination between 1877 and 1915, both men developed unique and effective strategies designed to improve the lives of all african americans. Washington was born a slave in 1856 and was nine years old when. The atlanta compromise was an agreement struck in 1895 between booker t. Who was a stronger advocate for african americans at the time. Download lesson plan register or log in to download.
Ask and answer questions about the novel or view study guides, literature essays and more. Washington were two of the most notable leaders who advocated as black assimilation into white america through the education of the black community. In particular, youll need to know how his philosophies and views, as well as his role as an educator. Du bois offered different strategies for dealing with the problems of poverty and discrimination faced by black americans at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth centuries. Washington answered this question in his numerous writings. On september 18, 1895, africanamerican spokesman and leader booker t.
Du bois offered different strategies for dealing with the problems of poverty and discrimination faced by black americans at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth centuries. He was born on the burroughs farm in hales ford, virginia to jane, the cook. Washington and his impact on education with an interactive quiz. Washington was one of the greatest african educators.
Dubois advocated advanced education for only a few, but washington advocated basic education for all. In the opening paragraph of his famous atlanta compromise speech, booker t. For webquest or practice, print a copy of this quiz at the booker t. Washington thus faces the triple paradox of his career. Informal modified document written in 1895 booker t. This quiz worksheet combo is designed to test your knowledge of who booker t. This document was downloaded from lit2go, a free online collection of stories and poems in mp3 audiobook format published by the florida center for instructional technology. It began at the time when war memories and ideals were rapidly passing. The american nation prohibition dbq 3 document c source. Washington, to dine with him at the white house in october 1901. I think the audience is i believe the audience was a bunch of white southerners. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found tuskegee university and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow african americans. See what you know about the historical figure booker t. Washington s plan for advancing african american differed from that of du bois in that du bois believed blacks should get full democratic citizenship.
Historic documents and mementos line the walls of his u. The souls of black folk questions and answers the question and answer sections of our study guides are a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss literature. Washington was born a slave in 1856 and was nine years old when slavery ended. Washingtons plan for advancing african american differed from that of du bois in that du bois believed blacks should get full democratic citizenship. Although tr thought some africanamericans could hold jobs reserved for white men, he was generally unwilling to fight the political battles necessary to ensure complete equality. James jeffries, a leading white fighter, came out of retirement to answer the. Read the documents below and try to discern the differences. Booker t and dubois lesson plan gwendolyn brooks college. Washington could be considered a complete opposition, tactic wise, to w. During carvers nearly 50 year tenure at tuskegee institute he created numerous products from peanuts and other plants. Washington said the african american people should prove they were worthy of the rights that the white men had, while du bois said they should demand those rights immediatly. Founded vocational schools tuskegee institute 1881. Frequently asked questions booker t washington national. The fecal matter hardened the responsibility for racial problems in the united states on whites.
Washingtons 1895 address to the atlanta cotton states and international exposition is one of the most famous speeches in american history. This might not give me the whole picture of booker t. Washington believed improving and educating oneself at the. Washington saw that the situation of poverty and social inequality were bringing down their race in the late. The status of the africanamerican increased little after reconstruction. Washington and du bois wrote about their solutions for the. Washington questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on booker t. Washington effectively begins by appealing to logos. Washington, born a slave in virginia in 1856, founded the tuskegee institute in alabama in 1881 and became a leading advocate of african american progress. How to analyze a primary source document you will be answering these six questions in the worksheet below. Washington stands for booker taliaferro washington.
Du bois questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on w. Washington was better able to serve his countrymen and posterity, because he was financially independent. Some of the worksheets displayed are dubois and booker washington, title of lesson dubois booker washington and, 1901 up from slavery booker washington, name drawing inferences dubois, the dubois and booker washington debate, booker washingtons atlanta compromise speech, title of lesson booker. Washington 18561915 was a political advisor and civil rights activist. In this lesson, students analyze primary source documents in an effort to answer the central historical question. Jim crow learning objectives students will be able to. Document analysis using the documents on this assessment answer the questions that follow. Washington believed the initial focus should be on educating african americans. Washington believed equality could be achieved through vocational jobrelated education. Some blacks were starting to accept their situation but two african american leaders did not. Du bois were two of the strongest leaders of the black community and had very different strategies of dealing with the problems blacks faced during this time period.
Showing top 8 worksheets in the category booker t washington. Washington spoke before a predominantly white audience at the cotton states and international exposition in atlanta. Washington s most famous speech, known as the atlanta compromise address. Washingtons approaches information recall access the knowledge youve gained regarding w. Du bois 18681963 was also a civil rights activist, as well as a public intellectual, sociologist, and educator. Washington will become someone very important despite his past condtion. Washington, born a slave in virginia in 1856, founded the tuskegee. Washington during 1865 and washington probably believed that african americans were just as capable as whites. Washington spoke before a mostly white audience in atlanta. Washingtons 1895 atlanta exposition speech 1908 recreation added to the national registry.
In particular, youll need to know how his philosophies and views, as well as his role as an educator, made him an enduring figure in u. Washington delivers the 1895 atlanta compromise speech. Washington what program does dubois offer as the most effective way to obtain racial equality. By being less threatening to whites than alternative philosophies allowed, both washington and king could appeal to both africanamericans and moderate whites thus straddling the racial. Watch a powerpoint style presentation as the narrator explains the influence these greats had on society. Washington, who pressured blacks to stop demanding equalise regenerates. Washington sourcing before reading the document what type of document is this and when was it written. It urged blacks to maintain for what they are entitled to and and then oppose the views of booker t. Document h indicates that his ideas received much scrutiny. Washington worksheet, children are introduced to booker t. Washingtons atlanta exposition speech offers summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text.
All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found at biography booker t. Washington, atlanta compromise address september 18, 1895 to those of the white race who look to the incoming of those of foreign birth and strange tongue and habits for the prosperity of the south, were i permitted i would repeat what i say to my own race, cast. Some of the worksheets displayed are dubois and booker washington, title of lesson dubois booker washington and, 1901 up from slavery booker washington, name drawing inferences dubois, the dubois and booker washington debate, booker washingtons atlanta compromise speech, title of lesson booker washington and. Usingthedocumentsandyourknowledgeoftheperiod1877 source. Sargent to nfa chapters for use in the opening ceremony. In this lesson, students read a speech of washingtons and a selection from du boiss the souls of black folk to consider who was a stronger advocate for african americans.
This quizworksheet combo is designed to test your knowledge of who booker t. Mar 07, 2014 despite their differences, both booker t. This document shows that a plan was needed to improve the lives of african americans and that discrimination in education was a real threat to the african american community. How did washingtons plan for advancing african american. Between 1890 and 1915, washington was the dominant leader in the african american. Booker taliaferro washington april 5, 1856 november 14, 1915 was an american educator, author, orator, and adviser to multiple presidents of the united states.
Washingtons most famous speech, known as the atlanta compromise address. Washington is also known as one of the ablest speakers in american history. In up from slavery, washington wrote, my life had its beginning in the midst of the most miserable, desolate, and discouraging surroundings. His approach was appropriate for the time because he advocated for african americans rights right after the civil war while there was an infinite amount of hard feelings towards former slaves. Booker was born into slavery april 5, probably in 1856 but the year is not 100% certain. I think the audience is based on the sourcing information, i predict booker t. Washingtons strategy for dealing with discrimination was one of self help and education. Washington skill sourcing before reading the document contextualization what type of document is this and when was it written. Washington s atlanta exposition speech offers summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Washington took a more gradual approach towards african american equality while du bois took a more immediate stance. By being less threatening to whites than alternative philosophies allowed, both washington and king could appeal to both africanamericans and moderate whites thus straddling the racial divide and significantly increasing their influence.
Washington hired george washington carver to teach agriculture at tuskegee institute in 1896. One of the three national nfa sections was the booker t. Washington was a skillful politician and speaker, and he won the support of whites in the north and south who donated money to the school. Using the documents and your knowledge of the period 18771915, assess. Washington,atlantacompromiseaddressseptember11,1895 tothoseofthewhiteracewholooktotheincomingofthoseof.
All told, washington delivered some 4,000 public speeches during his 30year career as an orator. Du bois took steps to improve their fellow african americans lives from 18771915. Washington presented the address to the cotton states and international exposition in 1895. Washington and du bois wrote about their solutions for the social and economic issues of african americans. If history and reason give any distinct answer to these questions, it is an emphatic no. Progressive era whole documents flashcards quizlet. Swift and company provided framed photographs of booker t. Contextualization from this document i would guess that african americans at this time were feeling as if their rights now should be used to grow and become independent. Du bois and the naacp below two african american responses to jim crow 1. Discuss answers as a class, pointing out that it was taken around. He became the principal of the tuskegee institute in alabama, a school designed to teach blacks industrial skills.
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