American Literature / Unit 12 AML 1124 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Du Bois–Washington Argument
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The idea
Du Bois devoted a chapter to Washington, praising his achievement and objecting that his programme asked Black Americans to give up political power, civil rights and higher education for economic gain. Washington's defenders answered that his position was what the South of his day permitted.
In practice
Trades and property, against votes and college.
Where people slip
The course gives both sides and no verdict.
Your place on the trail
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