Yes but in a limited way. Washington promoted economic progress over political rights. He believed Black Americans should first gain skills, property, and respect through labor.
Racial equality, he argued, would come later. This was a practical strategy. It worked within segregation, not against it. Change was expected to come slowly. Political protest was discouraged. His vision was progressive in method, not in demand. Accommodation was chosen over confrontation.

Booker T. Washington was progressive in some ways. His main focus consisted of reforms. Most progressives did not show a huge interest in race relations, but Washington showed the most interest at this time. He showed he was not completely a part of the progressive movement during the Atlanta exposition by saying, "in making friends in every manly way of the people of all races by whom we are surrounded". This shows that he cared more about disputing with southern whites than about the strategies of the progressive era.

Yes, Du Bois was much more progressive. "The legal creation of a distinct status of civil inferiority for the negro". This quote from document 21-6 of the American Yawp shows that he wanted injustice exposed. He showed extreme criticism of injustice and wanted equality. He believed that society should fix injustice. This stands with everything the progressives wanted. They fought for equal treatment along with fair laws. He stood with them and wanted rights, along with a protest. While Washington wanted the same, they had different ways of handling it.

While both of them stood for independence, they had different ways of getting there. However, with that being said, they still agreed on the overall accomplishment they wanted. In the American Yawp 21-5, Washington stood for education, and in 21-6, Du Bois encourages that idea. While they may not have agreed on everything, they both wanted Black Americans uplifted. Something they differed on was how to achieve this uplift and equality. Even though they wanted the same end goal, they definitely had their agreements along with differences. Washington especially wanted patience within it, and Du Bois strictly wanted them to demand it. They had the same end goal, just not the same way of achieving it.

Booker T. Washington was progressive when it came to African Americans and white people in the workplace. In Reading the American Past, 21-5, he states, “‘Cast down your bucket where you are’- cast it down in making friends in every manly way of the peoples of all races by whom we are surrounded.” In other words, he is saying that they should try to improve their lives right now with the system in place. In addition, he also speaks out for education. But, he is not progressive with his acceptance of segregation, which is in contrast to the progressive goals.

While both of them stood for the same thing and had an incredible impact on the progressive movement, I think Washington is more in the right. Washington's argument was better because he was primarily focused on patience during this time, while Du Bois demanded it. I think the way Washington handled it was better for this time. So while they both had the same end goal, the way Washington went for it was better.

Booker T. Washington was progressive in most ways. He believed in equal opportunity and work for all races within the workforce; however, he accepted social segregation, as he says in 21-5, "In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers," which demonstrates his perspective on keeping races socially separated. His views on racial integration within the workplace are considered progressive, while his views on social segregation are not regarded as progressive.

Yes, DuBois was progressive. He wanted equality between races, which is a contrast to Washington's aspirations. DuBois, in fact, critiqued Washington, writing, "His doctrine has tended to make the whites, North and South, shift the burden of the Negro problem to the Negro's shoulders," which illustrates how frustrated DuBois felt that Washington was willing to let go of civil rights for money. He also mentioned that African Americans can't stand up for their own rights when they don't have any power politically. DuBois wanted equality in all fields, not only industrial, but social and political too.

They both agree that they want African Americans to have more rights. However, Washington did not want to see the integration of African Americans into white schools or social circles; he wanted African Americans to have the same industrial rights as Whites, hoping to give them a better chance to make more money. DuBois also wanted African Americans to have more rights within the workplace, although he disagrees with Washington about nearly everything else. DuBois wanted equality in education, politics, social life, and work place. They both agree that African Americans deserve more rights, but they disagree about what those rights should be.

I believe that DuBois made a better argument. While I understand why people supported Washington's movement, it is cruel to ask your people to continue to accept civil inequalities after they've dealt with discrimination for years. DuBois wrote, "Is it possible ... [that] men can make effective progress in economic lines if they are deprived of political rights," which spoke volumes to me, because how can African Americans fight for their rights and gain the votes to protect themselves if they are never given the political power to do so? Overall, I believe DuBois made the better argument because of his examples and rebuttals to Washington's arguments.

Yes, W.E.B Du Bois was progressive. One of the values that Du Bois held close was political power, civil rights, and higher education for Negro youth. 21-6 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, made a servile caste, and allowed only the most meager chance for developing their exceptional men?” Du Bois is taking the progressive approach of encouraging action. He wanted equal treatment now rather than later. 

W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington definitely had there differences, but in the end, they were fighting for the same goal. They both agreed that African Americans should improve their conditions. However, Booker T. Washington still accepted segregation. In 21-6, Du Bois claims, “Mr. Washington distinctly asks that black people give up, at least for the present, three things…” He begins his list with what he wanted to focus on: political power, civil rights, and higher education for Negro youth. Du Bois did not like that Washington thought that they should start first with economic self-help; instead, he wanted political freedom, voting rights, and college level education.