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Question 9 • US History and Geography

Booker T. Washington believed that the best strategy to end racial segregation was for African Americans to

Answer
A
demand that it be gradually made illegal.
B
ignore it whenever it was encountered.
C
adapt to it as they worked to gain equality.
D
demand that it be made illegal immediately.

Explanation

Booker T. Washington urged African Americans to focus on education, practical skills, and economic advancement rather than directly challenging segregation. He believed they should accommodate segregation while working to gain greater equality over time. So the best choice is “adapt to it as they worked to gain equality.”

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