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The Progressive Era — Test

Question 15 • US History

Which best describes W. E. B. Du Bois's opinion of Booker T. Washington’s accommodationist approach?

Answer
A
It was the cause of violence against African Americans.
B
It reinforced segregation and discrimination.
C
It could work, if paired with more aggressive tactics.
D
It was an important tool in ending segregation.

Explanation

Du Bois criticized Washington’s accommodationist approach because he believed accepting segregation and focusing on gradual economic progress would not secure equal rights. In Du Bois’s view, it encouraged African Americans to tolerate discrimination rather than challenge it, so the best choice is “It reinforced segregation and discrimination.”

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