According to Washington, what effect does hatred have on the human soul?
According to Washington, what impact will discrimination have?
According to the excerpt, how does Washington feel about white segregationists?
What “wrongs” is Washington referring to in the quote above? Use what you have learned in the lesson to explain your answer.
Washington is referring to the racism and injustices inflicted on African Americans, including segregation, poll taxes and other barriers to voting, intimidation and violence by white supremacist groups, and court rulings that upheld “separate but equal” policies.
Which of these “wrongs” did you mention?
Think about what you’ve learned about Homer Plessy. Which of Washington’s statements would Plessy most likely agree with?
because the mistreatment of African Americans will lead to the mistreatment of all citizensbecause the damage to African Americans will be permanent without that helpbecause the oppression of African Americans weakens the whole country
Write one paragraph that summarizes Booker T. Washington’s views on segregation. Be sure to use details from the Up from Slavery excerpt to support your answer.
Booker T. Washington believed segregation and racial prejudice harmed both African Americans and whites, and that racial hatred could damage people’s souls. He argued that discrimination could do lasting harm to white people by weakening their character. Rather than focusing on immediate social equality, he emphasized education, hard work, and economic progress as ways African Americans could overcome barriers. He also believed that progress depended on white people trusting African Americans and giving them responsibility and opportunity.
Which of these did you include in your response?
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