How Did Du Bois's Background Shape His Views, Just as Washington's

question 36

Multiple Choice

How did Du Bois's background shape his views, just as Washington's shaped his?

• A) Du Bois was born in the South, but moved North, and realized what a difference there was between the two.
• B) Du Bois was born free in the North, encountered little racism during his early years, and was incredibly intelligent and allowed to obtain a superior education.
• C) Du Bois and Washington had very similar political views and ideas.
• D) Du Bois was from a slave family with a history of provoking uprisings. He was, therefore, very sympathetic to the use of violence.

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Definitions:

Deindividuated

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and diminished social identity, often leading to disinhibited behavior.

Combative

Characterized by an eagerness to fight or be aggressive.

Mindless

Acting or doing something without conscious thought or attention, often resulting in automatic or habitual behavior.

Altruistically

Acting with selfless concern for the well-being of others, without expectation of reward or recognition.