Question

question 9 of 10

which black leader believed black americans would gain status in american society through economic empowerment?

a. booker t. washington
b. marcus garvey
c. ida b. wells
d. w. e. b. du bois

Explanation:

Identify the core philosophy of the leaders

Using the Booker T. Washington and Atlanta Compromise knowledge points

• Booker T. Washington advocated for vocational education, industrial training, and economic self-reliance as the primary path for Black Americans to secure social and political progress.
• Marcus Garvey focused on Black Nationalism, Pan-Africanism, and the "Back to Africa" movement.
• Ida B. Wells was a prominent journalist and activist who led an anti-lynching crusade and fought for civil rights.
• W. E. B. Du Bois advocated for immediate political, civil, and social rights, emphasizing higher education and the leadership of the "Talented Tenth."

Match the philosophy to the question

Using the Booker T. Washington knowledge point

• The belief that Black Americans would gain status in American society through economic empowerment and industrial education is the defining philosophy of Booker T. Washington.

Answer:

• (A) Booker T. Washington (Correct answer)
• (B) Marcus Garvey
• (C) Ida B. Wells
• (D) W. E. B. Du Bois