HELP PL 1. Why did Booker T. Washington believe that African Americans should not pursue a liberal arts education/go to college? 2. Why were many African American critical of Booker T. Washington and his speech at the Atlanta Cotton States Exposition?
3. Why was Ida B. Wells disappointed in the NAACP, an organization she helped to create?
4. According to W. E.B. DuBois, what was the effect of Booker T. Washington and his Tuskegee Machine?
5. Both Booker T. Washington and W. E.B. DuBois were outspoken leaders of the African American community. Each had distinctly different opinions on how African Americans would achieve equality. List three reasons each for how both Washington and DuBois wanted African Americans to achieve equality in the late 19th century and early 20th century?
6. What is an "Uncle Tom?" Which African American leader was routinely referred to as an Uncle Tom?
Extra Credit (up to seven points worth) What did Ida B. Wells infer when she said "If southern white men are not careful, they will over-reach themselves and a conclusion will be reached which will be very damaging to the moral reputation of their women"? Please answer in a complete sentence(s).