Author Question: Which of the following was an element of Booker T. Washington's famous speech at the Atlanta Cotton ... (Read 58 times)

go.lag · **on:** Aug 9, 2018

Which of the following was an element of Booker T. Washington's famous speech at the Atlanta Cotton States Exposition in 1895?

A) He argued that blacks should work for voting rights at the same time they were trying to impress whites with their hard work, cleanliness, and good morals.
B) He told blacks to deny their position in society and accept segregation.
C) He told blacks to work for economic gains in low-level jobs as a way to improve their status in the eyes of whites.
D) He said he felt that blacks should move to Africa to escape racism.

Question 2

How did white people react to Washington's speech?

A) Many whites attacked and burned Washington's school for his threatening remarks.
B) Washington was generally ignored by most important whites.
C) White people regarded Washington's speech as moderate, sensible, and praiseworthy.
D) Whites petitioned the federal government to block his message from blacks.