Question

read the quotation from booker t. washingtons up from slavery: an autobiography.
\every persecuted individual and race should get much consolation out of the great human law, which is universal and eternal, that merit, no matter under what skin found, is, in the long run, recognized and rewarded.\
how does this quotation relate to washingtons theory of accommodation?
he believed that in a merit - based society, hard work and patience would lead to racial equality.
he believed that in a merit - based society, the government would enforce racial equality.
he believed that in a merit - based society, it was necessary to actively challenge segregation laws.
he believed that in a merit - based society, only people of certain race could succeed.

Explanation:

Booker T. Washington's accommodation theory emphasized that African Americans should focus on economic self - improvement and hard work (merit) rather than immediate political or social agitation for equality. The quote says that merit, regardless of race, is recognized and rewarded in the long run. Option 1 aligns with this as it says hard work and patience (which lead to merit) would lead to racial equality. Option 2 is wrong because Washington's theory didn't rely on government enforcement. Option 3 is wrong as he didn't advocate for actively challenging segregation laws (that was more of Du Bois' approach). Option 4 is wrong as the quote and his theory suggest merit (not race) determines success.

Answer:

A. He believed that in a merit - based society, hard work and patience would lead to racial equality.