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How did the views of Booker T Washington and WEB Dubois differ?
Washington and Du Bois’ ideologies clashed In contrast to Washington, Du Bois maintained that education and civil rights were the only way to equality and that conceding their pursuit would simply serve to reinforce the notion of Black people as second-class citizens.
What did Booker T Washington argue for?
Washington argued that African Americans must concentrate on educating themselves, learning useful trades, and investing in their own businesses. Hard work, economic progress, and merit, he believed, would prove to whites the value of blacks to the American economy.
What did w.e.b.du Bois say about Washington?
To W.E.B. Du Bois, Washington’s ambition is good, but it began at a wrong point that it is based on economic cast. Du Bois believes it matters one learn to be a man, not just learn how to work.
Why did w.e.b.dubois oppose segregation?
Du Bois also believed in self-improvement through education. However, he believed that first they must get rid of segregation. Du Bois criticized Washington’s acceptance of racial segregation because he felt that it only encouraged whites to deny African American rights.
When did w.e.b.du Bois split from the NAACP?
Washington died in Tuskegee, Alabama, on November 14, 1915. W.E.B. Du Bois eventually split from the NAACP, but he continued to champion the cause of civil rights for both African Americans and the African diaspora around the world. After joining the American Communist Party in 1961, Du Bois repatriated to Ghana and became a naturalized citizen.
Why was W.E.B Du Bois important to the Civil Rights Movement?
After Washington’s passing, Du Bois became the leading black intellectual and brought his ideas to the forefront of the civil rights movement. He believed putting all efforts into building wealth without having civil rights guaranteed to Blacks was a dangerous approach. Du Bois was not alone in believing this.