Washington vs. DuBois Group 4 by Course Materials

Booker T. Washington

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W.E.B. DuBois

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3) WHAT DO THEY AGREE AND DISAGREE ON?

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Even people with similar goals don't always see the same path to getting there. Post at least one point they agree on OR one point they disagree on and evidence to support it.

4) WHO IS RIGHT?

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For their time, which do you think makes a better argument about how to advanc black civil rights in this era in American history? Why? Be sure to tie your opinion to evidence.

1) PROGRESSIVE?

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Based on the definition of Progressivism explained in Lecture I and American Yawp, offer at least one piece of evidence from 21-5 "The Atlanta Exposition" that shows how Washington is or isn't part of the Progressive movement

2) PROGRESSIVE?

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Based on the definition of Progressivism explained in Lecture I and American Yawp, offer at least one piece of evidence from 21-6 "Booker T. Washington & Others"
that shows how DuBois is or isn't part of the Progressive movement

INSTRUCTIONS

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Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois were contemporary activists in the Progressive Era who were both interested in advancing the lives of black Americans.

After watching Lecture I and reading Chapter 20 Sections I, II & VI, use documents 21-5 and 21-6 in Reading the American Past to add a post next to ALL FOUR items below.

Put your name in the header of each of your posts.

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Question 1- Elliott Ward

2017-06-17 02:55:38 UTC

Booker T. Washington was part of Progressive movement during his lifetime. Washington understood that as a resident of the South at the time the best action in his views were to educate and "use your own hands" to make a life for yourself. He openly spoke and believed that African Americans in this new country were less educated than their white counterparts, and the method he proposed for gaining freedom was through education and hard work. Washington referenced many times in his "Atlanta Exposition Address" that the value of the African American was equal to that of a white man. To do this in the south at this point in history, is no doubt in line with the Progressive movement at the time.

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Question 2 - Elliott Ward

2017-06-17 23:19:46 UTC

W.E.B DuBois was even more progressive than his counterpart Booker T. Washington. Dubois hailed from the north and was highly educated and spoke very eloquently. Dubois believed that the African American should be treated equal and continue fighting until it was achieved. However, his train of thought was to not work under the white Americans, but to work beside them in order to promote social justice. In Document 21-6 "Booker Washington and others," Dubois intentionally seperates himself from Washington by being even more ouside the box during his time. He criticizes Washington excessively and continues to debunk his whole speech. Dubois, being from the north didn't fully understand that in order to achieve freedom, especially in the southern part of the United States, that the African American race may need to work with their counterparts in order to gain success. Either way, if you agree or disagree with Dubois' style, it is a form of progressive, social changing movement that greatly impacted the country.

Question 3

2017-06-17 23:29:22 UTC

Obviously, both Washington and Dubois wanted social change and equality for African Americans but they both had a totally different style of attaining it. Washington thought along the lines of "Cast down your bucket where you are," and in meaning this he thought in order to achieve change the African American should become friends with their southern white counterparts. Dubois thought more along the lines of forcing change through protest and legislation, and it showed when his most famous document is only that of a critique of Booker T. Washington.

Question 4- Elliott Ward

2017-06-17 23:35:45 UTC

I believe that Booker T. Washington makes a better argument for advancing black civil rights at this time period in American history. The reason is because he realizes African Americans are relatively new to the country and large change takes time. Dubois, in my opinion, was just another person with great ideas but no way to achieve them. Washington laid out and path and a solid plan to achieve his goal of civil rights. At the time in American history, it was a country of white men not ready for change and they were not about to be forced to change. Washington recognized this and tried to work with them and not against. That is why I believe his strategy was a much stronger one.

Question 1 - Cullen Turner

2017-06-18 17:07:36 UTC

Through my understanding of the definition of progressivism, I would consider Booker T. Washington to be part of the progressive movement. After giving the "cast down your water bucket where you are" statement, Washington relays that message to the board of directors and citizens alike, saying "cast down your bucket in agriculture, mechanics, in commerce, ect." This shows Washingtons efforts to bring upon social change for African Americans.

Question 2- Cullen Turner

2017-06-18 17:16:09 UTC

In many ways W.E.B Dubois was more progressive than Booker T. Washington. Dubois thought that Mr. Washington conceded to the white southerners and was more accepting of the challenges African Americans delt with in these times. Dubois, hailing from the north would not be completely satisfied until African Americans had all the same rights and equality as white Americans had. Therefor I do find W.E.B Dubois to be a major part in the African American progressivism movement.

Question 3- Cullen Turner

2017-06-18 17:26:05 UTC

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B Dubois had many of the same goals of accomplishing equality for African Americans. They had different ways of fighting for this equality. An example of where W.E.B Dubois disagrees with Mr. Washingtons fight for equality is when he states in his memoir, "Mr. Washington represents in metro thought the old attitude of adjustment and submission" (Dubois,1903).

Question 4- Cullen Turner

2017-06-18 17:30:50 UTC

I believe Booker T. Washington makes a better point on how to advance black civil rights in this era because it seems to me Mr. Washington understands that it takes time and trust to form better bonds between white and black Americans it is not something that you can go hook and holler about and expect it to happen overnight. This is why it seems to me like in his address to The Atlanta Exposition, he tries to give hard reasoning to why white and black Americans should work together and why African Americans should have all the same rights as any other American at this time.

Question 1 Jason Davis

2017-06-19 00:07:16 UTC

Based on the definition of progressivism that was explained, I believe that Washington was part of the progressive movement. This is because in the American Yawp it explains how he was a strong advocate of African American rights. He wanted African Americans to be treated the same and have equal rights as whites. He believed that if everyone had equal rights then society as a whole would function much better. Washington said,"cast down your bucket in agriculture mechanics, commerce, in domestic service, and in the professions." What he meant by that is that if African Americans had 100% equal rights and equal education, then they could do everything just as good as the white people.

Question 2 Jason Davis

2017-06-19 00:20:43 UTC

I believe that Dubois was also part of the progressive movement. It shows in the book that he as well fought for equal rights for African Americans. Dubois was more straight to the point compared to Washington. Not only did he fight for equal rights but he also wanted to work together to get the equal rights and treatment. He was a strong believer of speaking your mind if you are not happy with your current conditions and to do something about it if you want change to happen

Question 3 Jason Davis

2017-06-19 00:58:18 UTC

Dubois and Washington both agreed on the fact that there needed to be something done about the unequal treatment of African Americans back in their time period. They both fought for the equal rights and treatment of African Americans but they disagreed on how to do it. Washington was a little more laid back and dubois on the other hand was very to the point and wanted it to be done now.

Question 4 Jason Davis

2017-06-19 01:01:54 UTC

Washington and Dubois both did excellent jobs on trying to create equal rights for African Americans, but in the end, Dubois made a better arguement. Dubois was better because he created action with his words. When he spoke he tried to get everyone to come together and basically work as a team to achieve their common goal which was equal treatment for all.