Washington vs. DuBois Group 6 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 this Unit's lecture 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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Ashtyn Lantz

2026-02-04 23:52:25 UTC

Progressivism is a philosophy that believes society should actively improve over time. You can tell Washington is part of the Progressive Movement from his famous line that is said in the Atlanta Exposition Address. He says “Cast down your bucket where you are.” (Document 21-5) This reflects progressive ideas because it emphasizes self-improvement, and gradual reform. The action of throwing down your bucket shows practical action to improve a situation, which reflects the values of the Progressive Movement.

Abby Truman

2026-02-05 13:35:12 UTC

Brooker T. Washington's Atlanta Exposition Address (Document 21-5) reflects key elements of Progressivism as defined in The American Yawp Chapter 20, which emphasizes social improvement, order, and gradual reform rather than radical change. Progressives believed society advances through education, efficiency, and cooperation, which Washington clearly supports when he urges African Americans to " cast down your bucket where you are" by focusing on industrial education and economic self-reliance. This aligns with Progressivism's faith in expertise and uplift through work and education. Additionally, Washington's call for interracial cooperation argued that Black and white Southerners' economic interests were tied together.

Abby Truman

2026-02-05 13:51:56 UTC

W.E.B Du Bois fits within the Progressive movement because he believed social problems could be solved through reform, education, and political action. As described in The American Yawp, Progressives sought to improve society through deliberate change. In Document 21-6, Booker T. Washington & Others, Du Bois criticizes Washington and insists that African Americans deserve " the right to vote, civic equality, and the education of youth according to ability." His call for immediate civil rights and higher education reflects the Progressive ideals by demanding active reform to correct social and political inequality.

Abby Truman

2026-02-05 14:00:06 UTC

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois disagreed over how African Americans should achieve equality. Washington believed Black Americans should focus on industrial education and economic success first, even if it meant accepting segregation, urging them to " cast down your bucket where you are." In contrast, Du Bois argued that African Americans should demand immediate political and civil rights, insisting on "the right to vote, civic equality, and the education of youth according to availability."

Abby Truman

2026-02-05 14:10:19 UTC

For the time period, DuBois makes the stronger argument for advancing Black civil rights because he directly confronts the political and legal inequalities African Americans faced. In " Booker T. Washington & Others," Du Bois argues that without the right to vote and civil equality, economic progress alone could not protect Black Americans from discrimination or violence, while Washington's focus on vocational education was practical in the Jim Crow South, it accepted segregation and disfranchisement as temporary necessities. DU Bois's insistence on immediate rights better addressed the root causes of racial inequity during the progressive era.

Jessica Ward

2026-02-05 18:30:56 UTC

Booker T. Washington was part of the progressive movement. He wanted change over time which is what the progressive movement was all about, improving society overtime. In Washington's Atlanta Exposition Address or Atlanta Compromise he says "cast down your bucket where you are". This statement alludes to the idea start from where you are and build your way up This is directly ties to the progressivism philosophy of improvement. In this case it is progression for the African race for incremental long-term change.

Ashtyn Lantz

2026-02-05 19:13:58 UTC

Du Bois was a part of the progressive movement because he advocated for social reform and political action to solve society’s problems. In Document 21-6 Du Bois criticizes Washington’s approach of “submission and silence as to civil and political rights”, he argues that African Americans should actively pursue full equality. Even though these two men have different views, they both have the right intentions and are a part of the progressive movement.

Ashtyn Lantz

2026-02-05 19:31:09 UTC

Washington and Du Bois had different views on how to achieve equality and the steps it takes to get there. Washington believed that African Americans should focus on vocational education rather than demanding rights. Washington shares “progress in the enjoyment of all the privileges that will come to us must be the result of severe and constant struggle rather than artificial forcing.” (Document 21-5) This shows that Washington believes African Americans should accept segregation and focus on economic improvement first. He believes there will be change, they just have to be patient. This directly contrasts Du Bois and his ideas. Du Bois believes that African Americans should actively pursue full equality. He states “Is it possible, and probable, that nine millions of men can make effective progress in economic lines if they are deprived of political rights” this highlights Du Bois’ argument. He does not agree that by patiently waiting while still in bondage they will even be able to make a difference. Du Bois wanted to act fast and bold in order to gain their freedom. Both men wanted change, they just did not agree on how to make change happen.

Ashtyn Lantz

2026-02-05 19:39:31 UTC

I think for this time period Washington makes the better argument for freeing the African Americans, though it is more cautious. Washington’s phrase “Cast down your bucket where you are” emphasizes vocational work and self-reliance. This strategy allowed for African Americans to gain stability and respect while avoiding backlash or hurting their chance at freedom.

Jessica Ward

2026-02-06 00:38:29 UTC

W.E.B Du Bois was part of the progressive movement. While his ideals and ways of progression differed from Washington he still was part of the progressive movement. Unlike Washington he didn't want people to "cast down there bucket". According to the American Yawp chapter 20 he wanted "Black Americans to concede to nothing, to make no compromises and advocate for equal rights under the law." He wanted Blacks to progress by advocating for law change. According to document 21-6 Du Bois thought Washington's speech was "unconditional surrender". He also stated in the document that this problem was a National problem and it needed to be fixed by rights being given to the Blacks. Du Bois was part of the progressive movement he just believed it would come from advocating for rights and equality under law.

Jessica Ward

2026-02-06 00:50:37 UTC

Washington and Du Bois had different views on how Black Americans should reach equality. Washington believed Blacks must find opportunity where they are, "they have to start life at the bottom, not the top". On the other hand Du Bois believed African Americans should fight and advocate for their equality. The key difference between Washington's and

Du Bois's methods of gaining equality was acception and fighting. Washington wanted them to accept where they were and Du Bois wanted them to fight. Ultimately they still wanted the same thing, to reach the ultimate goal of equality.

Jessica Ward

2026-02-06 01:01:02 UTC

For the time I think Du Bois makes a better argument. I believe if you aren't happy where you are you should try to fix it and not just accept it. I agree with what Du Bois says in document 21-6 that without a vote a Black is basically defenseless. In order to defend oneself they need to have rights, and if they don't have rights they need to fight for it. For the time Du Bois makes a better argument because more progression will come from advocating for equality rather than accepting segregation.