Assignment task: After the readings respond to the following question.
Compare and contrast the ideas of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. In your opinion, which of these two men had a better plan? Explain why.
Discussion: How progressive was the Progressive Era?
The Progressive-era stands out as a time when reformers sought to address social ills brought about by a rapidly changing society. Debates surrounded issues such as political corruption, the regulation of business practices, racial equality, women's suffrage, and the living conditions of impoverished immigrants overcrowded into urban slums.
In order to prepare for this discussion forum: Book - U.S. A Narrative History Volume II 9th edition
- Review and identify the relevant sections of Chapter 22 that support your discussion.
- Read Booker T. Washington's speech The Atlanta Compromise
- Read W.E.B. Du Bois The Niagara Movement
- The Niagara Movement's "Declaration of Principles" by W.E.B.Du Bois
- The Women's Suffrage Movement
- Excerpt from How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis and the photography of Jacob Riis..
Important to:
1. Completely answer the question. Clearly and accurately
2. Explain the answer based on factual information contained in the assigned readings.
3. Statements must be supported with facts from the reading selections.