Author Question: What was the relationship between the Tuskegee Machine and the U.S. political system of the era? ... (Read 45 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Aug 9, 2018

What was the relationship between the Tuskegee Machine and the U.S. political system of the era?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Helen Gurley Brown founded Cosmopolitan magazine.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

aham8f · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should:
1. Define Booker T. Washington's ideology and strategy of black uplift as one of accommodation to segregation, a focus on industrial education for black youth, and business growth for the black community.
2. Note that Washington's political influence among white corporation owners and politicians increased over time because of his emphasis on business growth and avoidance of civil rights. They donated to his Tuskegee Institute.
3. Note that Washington's political connections led to greater political influence and a web of functionaries in delivering the black vote to major Republican party politicians like McKinley and Roosevelt.
4. Conclude that the pinnacle of success for Washington's political career was in dining with President Roosevelt in 1901.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE