W.E.B. Du Bois and Civil Rights Movement

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What was W.E.B Du Bois's main belief?

Black Americans should fight for equal rights in every area of life.

What is Du Bois's background?

After graduating from Fisk University in 1885, he spent two years at the University of Berlin and then returned to the USA to study African-American history at Harvard University. In 1895, he became the first African-American to receive a PhD from Harvard.

What is the significance of 'The Souls of Black Folk'?

Du Bois outlined his vision for the future of his people, demanding full civil rights and the end of segregation.

What was the Niagara Movement?

An African American protest group of scholars and professionals focused on civil rights. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the NAACP?

The abolition of segregation, equal voting rights, educational opportunities for black people, and enforcement of the 14th and 15th amendments. Signup and view all the answers

What was Du Bois' major contribution to the NAACP?

He edited the magazine The Crisis which highlighted civil rights issues. Signup and view all the answers

What successes did the NAACP achieve?

They campaigned against the film 'Birth of a Nation' and successfully appealed to declare discriminatory laws unconstitutional. Signup and view all the answers

What was Du Bois' stance on education?

He emphasized the necessity for higher education to develop leadership among the most able 10 percent of black Americans. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the division between Du Bois and the NAACP?

Du Bois's advocacy for an African American nationalist strategy and voluntary segregation. Signup and view all the answers

What was Booker T. Washington's main belief?

Black Americans should learn skills to obtain a job. Signup and view all the answers

What is Booker T. Washington's background?

Born a slave in Virginia, Washington became a prominent leader of Afro-Americans before WWI. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

W.E.B. Du Bois

Believed in the necessity for Black Americans to fight for equal rights across all areas of life.
Graduated from Fisk University in 1885 and studied at the University of Berlin; earned the first African-American PhD from Harvard in 1895.
Authored "The Souls of Black Folk" in 1903, advocating for civil rights, an end to segregation, the right to vote, and equal opportunities.
Founded the Niagara Movement in 1905, a group advocating for African American civil rights, and played a crucial role in establishing the NAACP in 1909.
Edited "The Crisis," NAACP's magazine launched in 1910, increasing its circulation significantly and addressing issues like lynching and Jim Crow laws.
NAACP achieved key victories against discriminatory laws, including appeals to the Supreme Court that led to the invalidation of 'grandfather' clauses and residential segregation laws.
Advocated for advanced education among Black Americans, emphasizing the development of leadership through higher education for “The Talented Tenth.”
Resigned from NAACP in 1934 due to ideological differences, advocating for African American nationalism and voluntary segregation.

Booker T. Washington

Emphasized that Black Americans should focus on acquiring vocational skills to secure employment and economic stability.
Born a slave in Virginia; background reflected a complex heritage, being the child of a Black mother and a White father he never met.
Became a prominent leader for African Americans before WWI, engaging with influential figures like President Roosevelt and Queen Victoria, showcasing his status and reach.

Description

Explore the life and contributions of W.E.B. Du Bois, a pivotal figure in the fight for African American civil rights. This quiz covers his education, key writings, the founding of the NAACP, and his ongoing influence on civil rights advocacy.