According to Washington, what has been the outcome for African Americans "who themselves
or whose ancestors went through the school of
American slavery"?
Write two to three sentences explaining his
position.

African Americans are stronger as a result.

African Americans are more hopeful of the future.

African Americans are better off than other black people around the world.

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

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