Booker T. Washington and W.E.B DuBois

The video explores the philosophical underpinnings of American history, focusing on the contrasting ideologies of Booker T. Washington and WEB Dubois. Washington advocated for self-sufficiency and economic stability through labor, while Dubois emphasized higher education and civil rights. The video discusses the historical context, critiques, and legacies of both leaders, highlighting their contributions to Black American progress and the ongoing debate on the best path to equality.

What is the main theme of the introduction in the video?

• The complexity of American history

• The role of philosophy in everyday life

• The importance of historical figures

• The significance of economic theories

What was the central idea of Booker T. Washington's philosophy?

• Self-sufficiency and economic freedom

• Political activism

• Integration into white society

• Immediate social change

What was the purpose of Washington's Atlanta Compromise speech?

• To demand equal rights

• To promote industrial education

• To advocate for Black uplift through self-improvement

• To criticize Jim Crow laws

Why did some Black leaders criticize Washington's approach?

• It was too aggressive

• It ignored economic issues

• It was too submissive

• It focused on political change

What was a significant difference in the backgrounds of Washington and Du Bois?

• Washington was born into slavery, Du Bois was not

• Du Bois was born into slavery, Washington was not

• Washington was born free, Du Bois was not

• Both were born into slavery

What is the concept of Double Consciousness as described by Du Bois?

• The duality of being both American and European

• The ability to see oneself through the eyes of others

• The struggle between two opposing political ideologies

• The conflict between economic and social goals

What was Du Bois's critique of Washington's ideas?

• They were too focused on higher education

• They ignored the importance of labor

• They were too confrontational

• They were too submissive and lacked immediate change

What was the Talented Tenth according to Du Bois?

• A focus on industrial education

• A group of elite Black women

• The most capable 10% of Black men

• A political movement for civil rights

What was a major flaw in Du Bois's Talented Tenth concept?

• It only included women

• It focused solely on industrial skills

• It was exclusive to men and classically trained individuals

• It ignored the importance of political activism

What is the legacy of Washington and Du Bois's contributions?

• They were only relevant in the 19th century

• They laid the groundwork for future Black leaders

• They were largely forgotten

• They focused solely on economic issues