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Early Civil Rights Movements — Quiz

Question 10 • US History Studies Since 1877

While Booker T. Washington believed in an accommodationist approach to racial equality, W. E. B. Du Bois believed in

Answer
A
actively working to achieve civil rights for all.
B
the “back to Africa” movement.
C
the patient approach to civil rights.
D
separate but equal rights for African Americans.

Explanation

Booker T. Washington emphasized gradual progress and accommodation, often urging African Americans to focus first on education and economic opportunity. W. E. B. Du Bois instead called for actively demanding equal rights and challenging discrimination, so the best answer is “actively working to achieve civil rights for all.”

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