Question

read the excerpt from up from slavery by booker t. washington.
there is no defence or security for any of us except in the highest intelligence and development of all. if anywhere there are efforts tending to curtail the fullest growth of the black man, let these efforts be turned into stimulating, encouraging, and making him the most useful and intelligent citizen. effort or means so invested will pay a thousand per cent interest. these efforts will be twice blessed—\blessing him that gives and him that takes.\
read the excerpt from the souls of black folk by w. e. b. du bois.
the question then comes: is it possible, and probable, that nine millions of men can make effective progress in economic lines if they are deprived of political rights, made a servile caste, and allowed only the
which statement best compares the main claims of the arguments?
○ washington is proud of the endeavors of black citizens, while du bois is critical of them.
○ washington emphasizes the efforts of all black citizens, while du bois focuses on black men.
○ washington argues for black citizens to work to benefit everyone, while du bois focuses on working to benefit the black population.
○ washington proposes that working hard to overcome repression will reap greater benefits, while du bois argues that deprivation results in continued poverty.

Explanation:

Washington's excerpt argues that the growth and development of Black people benefits everyone (stating efforts will "pay a thousand per cent interest" and be "twice blessed" for giver and receiver). Du Bois's excerpt centers on the progress of the Black population, questioning if they can advance economically without political rights, focusing on their specific struggles and advancement. The other options are incorrect: the first misrepresents Du Bois's stance, the second misstates their focuses, and the fourth misframes Du Bois's argument (he does not focus on deprivation leading to continued poverty, but on barriers to progress for Black people).

Answer:

Washington argues for [Black citizens] to work to benefit everyone, while Du Bois focuses on working to benefit the [Black population].