Booker T Washington Dbq
Imagine living in a society where everyone looks down on you and there is no hope of becoming self-reliant. Even after the Civil War, blacks in America faced much discrimination. Booker T. Washington dedicated his life to helping the black community become educated self-reliant. Because of his hardships, Booker T. Washington became one of the most influential leaders of his time.
Booker T. Washington’s strict upbringing and morals led to many of his successes later in life. Washington was born into slavery in Virginia on April 5, 1856 (Foner, “Booker T. Washington”). From a young age, he was instilled with a love of learning. He was first introduced to learning by sitting outside of a schoolhouse and listening to the lessons. His first opportunity …show more content…
Washington became a strong influential leader and educator for all blacks. Because of his seeming acceptance of racial subordination, he drew criticism from many black intellectuals, such as W.E.B. Du Bois. Du Bois believed that social justice for blacks was a cause more worth fighting for than education for blacks. He criticized Washington’s philosophies in the book “The Souls of Black Folk”. Because of Washington's acceptance of racial prejudice, Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft used him as an advisor. Because his position, he was able to offer political posts to blacks. Even though Washington was not able to speak out against injustice publicly, he funded many court cases fighting segregation and directed funds to many black universities. By 1913, despite the good he did for the black community, Washington had lost his influence in the federal government and government opposition was growing more popular among the young black community.
Booker T. Washington was one of the foremost educators and leaders of his time. He was able to assist the black community by helping them become self-reliant and gain more education for themselves. Even though he faced much opposition, he was able to assist many members of the working class during hard times. Booker T. Washington was one of the most dominant leaders of his time through his
Booker T. Washington’s strict upbringing and morals led to many of his successes later in life. Washington was born into slavery in Virginia on April 5, 1856 (Foner, “Booker T. Washington”). From a young age, he was instilled with a love of learning. He was first introduced to learning by sitting outside of a schoolhouse and listening to the lessons. His first opportunity …show more content…
Washington became a strong influential leader and educator for all blacks. Because of his seeming acceptance of racial subordination, he drew criticism from many black intellectuals, such as W.E.B. Du Bois. Du Bois believed that social justice for blacks was a cause more worth fighting for than education for blacks. He criticized Washington’s philosophies in the book “The Souls of Black Folk”. Because of Washington's acceptance of racial prejudice, Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft used him as an advisor. Because his position, he was able to offer political posts to blacks. Even though Washington was not able to speak out against injustice publicly, he funded many court cases fighting segregation and directed funds to many black universities. By 1913, despite the good he did for the black community, Washington had lost his influence in the federal government and government opposition was growing more popular among the young black community.
Booker T. Washington was one of the foremost educators and leaders of his time. He was able to assist the black community by helping them become self-reliant and gain more education for themselves. Even though he faced much opposition, he was able to assist many members of the working class during hard times. Booker T. Washington was one of the most dominant leaders of his time through his