Question

black intellectuals advocate, with mr. washington, a broad system of negro common schools supplemented by thorough industrial training; but they are surprised that a man of mr. washington’s insight cannot see that no such educational system ever has rested or can rest on any other basis than that of the well - equipped college and university, and they insist that there is a demand for a few such institutions throughout the south to train the best of the negro youth as teachers, professional men, and leaders.
—the souls of black folk, w. e. b. du bois
which reason best supports du bois’s claim that higher education is necessary?
○ black intellectuals believe that there is no place for industrial schools.
○ higher education is necessary to create equal opportunities in other fields.
○ black intellectuals agree that most students should attend an industrial school.
○ several schools in the south train teachers and other professionals.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option A: The passage says Black intellectuals support industrial training along with common schools, so this option (saying no place for industrial schools) is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option B: The passage states that well - equipped colleges/universities are needed to train Negro youth as teachers, professionals, and leaders (creating equal opportunities in these fields). This matches the idea that higher education is necessary for equal opportunities in other fields.
3. Analyze Option C: The passage shows Black intellectuals advocate for both common schools with industrial training and higher education for training leaders/professionals, so they don't think most should go to industrial schools. This option is incorrect.
4. Analyze Option D: The passage says there is a need for a few institutions to train teachers/professionals, not that several already exist. So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Higher education is necessary to create equal opportunities in other fields.