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- 23 Jun 2019
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W.E.B. Du Bois criticized Booker T. Washington by labeling him as which of the following?
Multiple choice question for African-American Literature. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
W.E.B. Du Bois opposed Booker T. Washington's approach to racial issues, accusing him of being an accommodationist—someone who accepted segregation and limited civil rights in exchange for economic progress, rather than demanding full equality immediately. The other terms do not accurately reflect Du Bois's critique.
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