“The wisest among my race understand that the agitation of questions of social equality is the extremist folly, and that progress in the enjoyment of all privileges that will come to us must be the result of severe and constant struggle rather than artificial forcing. . . . It is important and right that all privileges of the law be ours, but it is vastly more important that we be prepared for the exercises of these privileges.” —Booker T. Washington’s Atlanta Exposition address.

According to Washington, in order to better their situation, African Americans should:
(see choices below)

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“The wisest among my race understand that the agitation of questions of social equality is the extremist folly, and that progress in the enjoyment of all privileges that will come to us must be the result of severe and constant struggle rather than artificial forcing. . . . It is important and right that all privileges of the law be ours, but it is vastly more important that we be prepared for the exercises of these privileges.” —Booker T. Washington’s Atlanta Exposition address. 

According to Washington, in order to better their situation, African Americans should:
(see choices below)

anonymous · Answer

A. demand full and immediate equality.	

B. turn to the federal courts to protect their rights.	

C. work to establish themselves as honest and hardworking people.	

D. work with other minorities to fight for a constitutional amendment.	



i think it's C or D but I'm not so sure.

anonymous · Answer

According to Washington, in order to better their situation, African Americans should C. work to establish themselves as honest and hardworking people.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you! It was right.