Lesson 2- Early Civil Rights Movements

Question 1

What does Du Bois mean by the fact that every African American “ever feels his twoness”?

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African Americans feel like both free Americans and enslaved people.

Question 2

Which of the following statements from the second reading best expresses Du Bois’ hope for the future?

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“to be both a Negro and American without [facing discrimination]”

Question 3

Which of the following phrases does Washington use to express his opinion of the institution of slavery?

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“moral wrong”

Question 4

Who does Washington blame for the introduction of slavery in the US?

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no one

Question 5

Question 5

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African Americans are stronger as a result. African Americans are more hopeful of the future. African Americans are better off than other black people around the world. African Americans have material and intellectual advantages in the US.

Question 6

Now, write one or two paragraphs that compare how Washington and Du Bois felt about the legacy of slavery. Use examples from the text and the lesson to support your comparisons.

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Du Bois believed activism was necessary to achieve equality. Du Bois felt that African Americans were still facing discrimination. Washington viewed the legacy of slavery as a benefit. Washington believed that equality would eventually occur. Both men believed slavery was a moral wrong.

Question 7

Which of the following did you include in your paragraphs?

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Du Bois believed activism was necessary to achieve equality.; Du Bois felt that African Americans were still facing discrimination.; Washington viewed the legacy of slavery as a benefit.; Washington believed that equality would eventually occur.; Both men believed slavery was a moral wrong.

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