- 1. "Booker T. Washington" by Louis R. Harlan is an authoritative biography that offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the life and legacy of one of America's most influential African American leaders during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Harlan meticulously chronicles Washington's rise from the hardships of slavery to becoming the founder of the Tuskegee Institute, highlighting his commitment to education, vocational training, and economic self-reliance for African Americans. Through a rich narrative, the biography delves into Washington's philosophies, including his controversial accommodationist stance towards segregation and his belief in industrial education as a pathway to progress, alongside his complex relationships with contemporaries like W.E.B. Du Bois and other civil rights leaders. Harlan utilizes extensive archival research and critical analysis to portray Washington not only as a symbol of ambition and resilience but also as a nuanced figure grappling with the realities of race relations in a segregated America. The book stands out for its depth, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on Washington's profound impact on African American education and society, while also addressing the ongoing debates about race, identity, and leadership that resonate to this day.
Who is the author of 'Booker T. Washington'?
A) W.E.B. Du Bois
B) David Levering Lewis
C) Howard University Press
D) Louis R. Harlan
- 2. What was Booker T. Washington's primary focus?
A) Religious doctrine
B) Vocational education
C) Literary achievement
D) Political activism
- 3. Which institution did Washington help to establish?
A) Howard University
B) Fisk University
C) Morehouse College
D) Tuskegee Institute
- 4. What year was the Tuskegee Institute founded?
A) 1875
B) 1881
C) 1895
D) 1901
- 5. What major speech did Washington deliver in 1895?
A) A More Perfect Union
B) What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?
C) I Have a Dream
D) Atlanta Compromise
- 6. Booker T. Washington was born in which state?
A) Virginia
B) North Carolina
C) Alabama
D) Tennessee
- 7. Which ideology is associated with Washington?
A) Socialism
B) Individualism
C) Industrial education
D) Liberal education
- 8. What was Washington's philosophy often summarized as?
A) Revolution
B) Accommodation
C) Resistance
D) Integration
- 9. Who was a notable critic of Washington?
A) Ida B. Wells
B) Frederick Douglass
C) George Washington Carver
D) W.E.B. Du Bois
- 10. Which president did Washington famously dine with at the White House?
A) Franklin D. Roosevelt
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) William Howard Taft
D) Woodrow Wilson
- 11. What was one of Washington’s notable books?
A) Up From Slavery
B) The New Negro
C) The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
D) The Souls of Black Folk
- 12. Which philosophy opposed Washington's ideas during his time?
A) Labor Movement
B) Moderate Reform
C) Niagara Movement
D) Southern Agrarianism
- 13. What major event heavily influenced Washington's early life?
A) The Great Depression
B) Reconstruction era
C) The Civil War
D) World War I
- 14. In which year did Washington die?
A) 1915
B) 1905
C) 1920
D) 1910
- 15. Which university did Washington attend?
A) Cornell University
B) Harvard University
C) Hampton Institute
D) Yale University
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