Question

dubois became a student at fisk university. after he graduated, dubois went to the distinguished harvard university to further his education. the school gave him the opportunity to study in europe. he was able to travel across the continent and visit some of the top minds of his field. he was so steadfast in his studies that he became the first african american to receive a ph.d. from harvard. after school, dubois taught and worked for many political and civil causes. he then moved to georgia to start the first sociology department at atlanta university. in atlanta, dubois became a pioneer for the civil rights of african americans. he wrote several books and organized many events to demonstrate against the segregation between whites and blacks. unlike booker t. washington—another activist who championed racial equality—dubois believed in higher education and culture for african americans. in 1909, he helped organize the national association for the advancement of colored people, a group that encourages all races of people to support the civil rights of african americans. dubois worked as the publication director. for many years, he wrote a column for the main publication of the naacp. his articles discussed the everyday struggles of african americans and proposed nonviolent solutions to these problems. in paragraph 3, the word steadfast means a comfortable. b committed. c efficient. d unaware.

Explanation:

The text describes DuBois' dedication to studies and civil - rights causes. "Steadfast" in this context means being firmly committed and unwavering in his efforts, similar to the meaning of "committed".

Answer:

C. committed