Question

Booker T. Washington believed–African Americans should

A) migrate to other countries and seek freedom.
B) be elected into political positions.
C) be trained in specific trades.
D) support the gold standard but oppose high tariffs.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was a leader of the African American community who tried to foster the involvement of black people in business activities. He was part of the last generation of black people born as slaves, so he tried to guide those and their descendants.

He claimed that all black people, men and women, had to learn both trade and academics. He worked towards the establishment of schools and trained teachers.

Answer 2

Answer:

C) be trained in specific trades.

Explanation:

Booker T. Washington was in 1856 in Virginia as a slave. He attended an elementary school for African-American children and he later taught elementary school in his hometown. Washington had great visions for black people and believed that they would lead to equal political and civil rights. He argued that Africans Americans should concentrate on educating themselves, learn useful trades and invest in their own businesses.