Why Did Southern Whites Approve of Booker T.Washington

question 74

Multiple Choice

Why did southern whites approve of Booker T.Washington?

• A) He challenged the racial status quo in the South.
• B) He upheld the institution of segregation in the South.
• C) He advocated for blacks to take over white-owned businesses.
• D) He lobbied in public and private to end bans against interracial unions.

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