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What was W.E.B Du Bois's main belief?
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?
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'?
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?
What was the Niagara Movement?
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What was the purpose of the NAACP?
What was the purpose of the NAACP?
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What was Du Bois' major contribution to the NAACP?
What was Du Bois' major contribution to the NAACP?
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What successes did the NAACP achieve?
What successes did the NAACP achieve?
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What was Du Bois' stance on education?
What was Du Bois' stance on education?
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What led to the division between Du Bois and the NAACP?
What led to the division between Du Bois and the NAACP?
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What was Booker T. Washington's main belief?
What was Booker T. Washington's main belief?
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What is Booker T. Washington's background?
What is Booker T. Washington's background?
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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.
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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.
