- 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) Howard University Press
B) Louis R. Harlan
C) W.E.B. Du Bois
D) David Levering Lewis
- 2. What was Booker T. Washington's primary focus?
A) Literary achievement
B) Political activism
C) Religious doctrine
D) Vocational education
- 3. Which institution did Washington help to establish?
A) Fisk University
B) Morehouse College
C) Tuskegee Institute
D) Howard University
- 4. What year was the Tuskegee Institute founded?
A) 1881
B) 1901
C) 1875
D) 1895
- 5. What major speech did Washington deliver in 1895?
A) I Have a Dream
B) Atlanta Compromise
C) What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?
D) A More Perfect Union
- 6. Booker T. Washington was born in which state?
A) Tennessee
B) Virginia
C) Alabama
D) North Carolina
- 7. What was Washington's philosophy often summarized as?
A) Integration
B) Revolution
C) Accommodation
D) Resistance
- 8. In which year did Washington die?
A) 1905
B) 1915
C) 1910
D) 1920
- 9. Who was a notable critic of Washington?
A) Frederick Douglass
B) W.E.B. Du Bois
C) George Washington Carver
D) Ida B. Wells
- 10. What was one of Washington’s notable books?
A) Up From Slavery
B) The Souls of Black Folk
C) The New Negro
D) The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
- 11. Which president did Washington famously dine with at the White House?
A) William Howard Taft
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) Woodrow Wilson
D) Theodore Roosevelt
- 12. Which university did Washington attend?
A) Cornell University
B) Yale University
C) Hampton Institute
D) Harvard University
- 13. Which ideology is associated with Washington?
A) Liberal education
B) Industrial education
C) Individualism
D) Socialism
- 14. What major event heavily influenced Washington's early life?
A) The Civil War
B) The Great Depression
C) World War I
D) Reconstruction era
- 15. Which philosophy opposed Washington's ideas during his time?
A) Southern Agrarianism
B) Labor Movement
C) Niagara Movement
D) Moderate Reform
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