Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. Du Bois: A Comparison in African American Rights Advocacy

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Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois were prominent figures in the African American rights movement, each advocating for equality through different approaches. Washington focused on vocational training and economic opportunities through his Tuskegee Institute, while Du Bois emphasized education and full civil rights. Despite their differences, both leaders aimed to advance the rights of African Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This summary highlights their backgrounds, key beliefs, and contrasting strategies for achieving equality.

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www.Apushreview.com APUSH Review: Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois Everything You Need To Know About Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois To Succeed In APUSH

Background on Booker T. Born in 1856, in Virginia, as a slave Established the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama Believed that education was very important for African Americans Vocational training learning a specific skill The Atlanta Compromise (1895): Belief that African Americans should accept segregation in exchange for economic opportunities In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress.

Background on W.E.B. Born in 1868 in Massachusetts Received a doctorate from Harvard Opposed Booker T. s accommodation policies Niagara Movement (1905): Niagara Falls, Canada Wanted an end to discrimination and segregation Helped morph into . NAACP Goal is to ensure equality and end discrimination Talented Tenth Leaders in the African American community should have full access to education and American life

Comparing The Two Both wanted rights for African Americans Two of the most influential African Americans from the late 19th, early 20th century They differed on how to achieve those rights W.E.B. was against accommodation and segregation Gradual acceptance Booker T. Immediate acceptance W.E.B.

Test Tips Essay Topics: Often comparing leaders from times Ex. How did Booker T. and W.E.B. compare to MLK and Malcom X Tips for Multiple-Choice questions: Booker T.: Favored vocational training Be able to identify In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress. W.E.B.: NAACP, Niagara Movement, and the talented 10th Good Luck!