Question

how did the views of prominent black american leaders w. e. b. du bois and booker t. washington differ? a. washington advocated tolerance of racial discrimination, while du bois argued that black americans must fight for their rights through political and civil rights activism. b. du bois advocated tolerance of racial discrimination, while washington argued that black americans must fight for their rights through political and civil rights activism. c. washington believed black americans must use violent force to assert their rights, while du bois believed it important to use only peaceful means of protest. d. du bois believed black americans must use violent force to assert their rights, while washington believed it important to use only peaceful means of protest.

Explanation:

Booker T. Washington advocated a more conciliatory approach, tolerating some racial discrimination in the short - term while focusing on economic self - sufficiency for Black Americans. W. E. B. Du Bois was more militant, advocating for immediate political and civil rights activism to fight racial discrimination.

Answer:

B. Du Bois advocated for fighting racial discrimination through political and civil rights activism, while Washington believed Black Americans must tolerate racial discrimination in the short - term and focus on economic self - sufficiency and education.