Which of the Following Statements About Progressivism and Race Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Progressivism and race is LEAST accurate?

• A)Many white southern progressives advocated segregation and the disenfranchisement of blacks as progressive reforms.
• B)Many white northern progressives believed that science had proven that blacks were not mentally equipped to handle the burdens of political participation.
• C)Although most white Progressives remained indifferent to racial inequality,Theodore Roosevelt proved an exception in 1912 when he made black rights part of his platform.
• D)The NAACP and similar black organizations employed many of the same tactics and methods as other Progressive-era reform movements.

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