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1 Booker T. Washington’s Speech Before the Atlanta Cotton States and
International Exposition
2 W.E.B. DuBois’s Of Booker T. Washington and Others Briefly summarize Booker T. Washington’s position on race relations in his “Speech Before the Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition” (September 18, 1895). 1 What does he urge African Americans to do?
2 What does he urge white Americans to do?
3 What is W.E.B. DuBois’ response to Washington in “Of Booker T. Washington
and Others” (1903)?
4 On what specific points is DuBois critical of Washington?
5 What alternative vision for African American civil rights does DuBois promote? Use direct evidence (quotes) from both sources to support your interpretation / analysis. DO NOT use block quotes or quotes longer than 1-2 sentences in this essay. Your essay must be a Word document, typed, doubled-spaced, and approximately 750-1000 words long (MINIMUM 3 PAGES not including title page). Your essay must offer a direct, sustained answer to the question, using the two primary sources linked above. For citation and formatting specifics, use the Chicago Manual of Style.