Contrasting Philosophies of W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington
Explore the differing viewpoints of W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington towards African American rights and progression post-Civil War. While Washington advocated for gradual equality through vocational training, Du Bois championed immediate equality and education for the talented 10th of African Americans. Learn about their backgrounds, accomplishments, and impact on the African American community.
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Comparing the Views of W.E.B. DuBois & Booker T. Washington
Think, Pair, Share What issues do African Americans face in the South and North post-Civil War?
Booker T. Washington a. Son of a slave Background b. Worked his way from West Virginia coal mines to college c. Felt that Black people should work to gain equal rights d. Believed African Americans would earn equality gradually
Booker T. Washington a. Developed university- level programs centered on vocational training Accomplishments b. Opened the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama c. Wrote autobiography Up From Slavery d. Received white support
W.E.B. DuBois a. Disagreed with Washington s tolerance of separate but equal b. Called for immediate equality c. Believed in the Talented 10th Educating the top 10% of African Americans will help further the race as a whole Background
W.E.B. DuBois Accomplishments a. First African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University b. Wrote The Souls of Black Folk c. Helped found the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Highlights Booker T. Washington Born enslaved in Virginia W.E.B. DuBois Born in 1868 in Massachusetts Believed in vocational training (job skills) for African Americans Wanted immediate equality for African Americans Established Tuskegee Institute in Alabama It was wrong to expect Black people to earn their equality Believed in gradual equality for Black people getting an education should be of primary focus for African Americans Received White support; not always popular with liberal African Americans Wrote a collection of essays called The Souls of Black Folk Wrote Up from Slavery (1901)
On Your Own On Your Own Explain one immediate positive aspect of Washington s philosophy for African Americans. Explain one immediate positive aspect of DuBois philosophy for African Americans.
In Groups In Groups Explain at least 1 positive aspect of Washington s philosophy in the long term for African Americans. Think about the implications & ramifications through until today. Explain at least 1 positive aspect of Washington s philosophy in the long term for African Americans. Think about the implications & ramifications through until today.
The Spectrum Booker T. Washington s approach was the best for African Americans. W.E.B. DuBois approach was the best for African Americans.
In Groups Washington or DuBois? Whose philosophy would be the best course for African American civil rights? Why?
In Groups Identify: Your recommendations for maximizing the success of the formerly-enslaved African Americans in the South Your recommendations for maximizing the success of African Americans in the urban North Your recommendations for minimizing the gap between southern and northern Black communities The obstacles and difficulties that may occur or that may be encountered
