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