American History and Civil Rights

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What was Booker T. Washington's approach to uplift the black community?

Through political activism

Through classical education

Through industrial and agricultural labor (correct)

Through women's suffrage

What was W.E.B. Du Bois' criticism of Booker T. Washington?

That he ignored the issue of women's suffrage

That he was too outspoken on civil rights

That he was not outspoken enough on civil rights (correct)

That he focused too much on education

What was the topic of discussion earlier in the year?

Women's Rights

Industrial education

Slavery and democracy (correct)

The Progressive Era

What is the 'Talented Tenth' referring to?

A group of educated black men Signup and view all the answers

What was John Adams' view on women's suffrage?

Women should not have the right to vote Signup and view all the answers

What was the topic of discussion about 'nature' and 'nurture'?

The differences between the sexes Signup and view all the answers

What was examined in the Woman's Suffrage poster?

The arguments for women's suffrage Signup and view all the answers

In what era did the women's rights movement take place?

The Progressive Era Signup and view all the answers

What was discussed in relation to the Middle Ages?

The idea that being barred from political participation is foreign Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Booker T. Washington's approach for African Americans?

Industrial and agricultural labor Signup and view all the answers

What was W.E.B. Du Bois' goal for the 'Talented Tenth'?

To obtain classical education Signup and view all the answers

Why did Du Bois believe Washington was not outspoken enough?

On the need for political equality and civil rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the central question in the discussion about slavery and democracy?

Does being barred from political participation have a dehumanizing effect? Signup and view all the answers

What was the view of John Adams on women's suffrage?

He thought women were more concerned with domestic matters Signup and view all the answers

What was the main theme of the Woman's Suffrage poster from the early 1900s?

The arguments for women's rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the context in which the idea of 'nature' and 'nurture' was discussed?

The role of women in society Signup and view all the answers

How did the discussion on slavery and democracy relate to the Progressive Era?

It was a part of the broader equality movements of the Progressive Era Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Middle Ages in the discussion?

It was a foreign concept to the idea of democracy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois

Booker T. Washington believed that industrial and agricultural labor was the key to economic empowerment for African Americans, particularly in the South.
Washington's approach focused on practical skills and education to improve economic conditions.
W.E.B. DuBois, on the other hand, advocated for a "Talented Tenth" of African Americans to receive classical education and acquire intellectual pursuits.
DuBois criticized Washington for not being outspoken enough on the need for political equality and civil rights for African Americans.

Slavery and Democracy

The question of whether being barred from political participation in a democratic country has a dehumanizing effect on a person was discussed.
The answer to this question has been "yes" for many Americans throughout history.
This concept would have been foreign to those living in the Middle Ages.

Women's Rights in the Progressive Era

The women's suffrage movement during the Progressive Era was examined.
John Adams' reasons for opposing women's suffrage were reviewed, including his argument that women are naturally more inclined towards domestic matters.
The class discussed the distinction between "nature" and "nurture" in relation to gender roles and characteristics.
A Woman's Suffrage poster from the early 1900s was analyzed, presenting twelve arguments for women's rights.
The strengths and weaknesses of these arguments were evaluated, with the overall conclusion being that the arguments were more sound than not.

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Explore the perspectives of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois on economic empowerment and civil rights, the dehumanizing effects of political exclusion, and the women's suffrage movement during the Progressive Era. Learn about the key figures, arguments, and historical contexts that shaped American history.