Podcast
Questions and Answers
What was Booker T. Washington's job to support himself while attending college?
What was Booker T. Washington's job to support himself while attending college?
What was the condition of the first building used by Booker T. Washington for classes at Tuskegee Institute?
What was the condition of the first building used by Booker T. Washington for classes at Tuskegee Institute?
What was one way Booker T. Washington's life work at Tuskegee Institute focused on uplifting black Americans?
What was one way Booker T. Washington's life work at Tuskegee Institute focused on uplifting black Americans?
What was Booker T. Washington's age when he was sent to Alabama to found the Tuskegee Institute?
What was Booker T. Washington's age when he was sent to Alabama to found the Tuskegee Institute?
Signup and view all the answers
What was one example of the poverty and lack of wisdom in spending that Booker T. Washington observed in the black community?
What was one example of the poverty and lack of wisdom in spending that Booker T. Washington observed in the black community?
Signup and view all the answers
What did Booker T. Washington have to do during some classes due to the condition of the roof of the shed?
What did Booker T. Washington have to do during some classes due to the condition of the roof of the shed?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Booker T. Washington's Autobiography
- Students have been reading Booker T. Washington's autobiography, Up From Slavery, which has been their favorite reading material this year.
- Washington's life is an inspiring story of overcoming adversity, from growing up in slavery to becoming a successful educator and founder of the Tuskegee Institute.
Early Life and Education
- Washington taught himself to read at night while working in a coal mine during the day.
- He worked as a janitor to put himself through college, eventually graduating at the age of 23.
Founding of the Tuskegee Institute
- Washington was sent by his college president to Alabama to establish the Tuskegee Institute, the first college for black students in the region.
- Upon arrival, he found that the college had no buildings or teachers, and began holding classes in a rickety old shed behind the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Challenges and Experiences
- Washington often had to teach with a student holding an umbrella over his head due to the shed's leaky roof.
- He encountered many black families living in poverty and making poor financial decisions, such as buying expensive items like organs they couldn't play.
Life's Work and Philosophy
- Washington's life work at Tuskegee focused on promoting upward social mobility for black Americans through education in industry, entrepreneurship, and Christian values.
- His life exemplifies virtues such as perseverance, forgiveness, meekness, moral excellence, hard work, and frugality.
Review Day
- Thursday was a review day for the class's test on the Civil War.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your understanding of Booker T. Washington's autobiography, Up From Slavery. From his childhood in slavery to his determination to educate himself, this quiz covers the inspiring life story of this American icon.
