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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