During the early Progressive Era, two African American leaders dominated the debate over the best course for racial advancement in America, Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois.
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1. How did Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois each contribute to the social and economic advancement of African Americans?
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2. Do you think that the fact that Booker T. Washington was born a slave and W. E. B. Du Bois was born free may have affected their social and political outlook?
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3. In what ways were the two men similar in their programs for African American education?
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4. What was the most important difference in their approach to politics?
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5. Who are the leading spokespersons for African Americans today? How do they compare with Washington and Du Bois?
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