Question

What did Booker T. Washington argue African Americans need to focus on in his 1895 Atlanta Compromise Speech?

A.
moving from the South to the North

B.
causing civil disorder to achieve social justice

C.
achieving economic independence

D.
improving their representation in politics

Answer 1

In it, Washington suggested that African Americans should not agitate for political and social equality, but should instead work hard, earn respect and acquire vocational training in order to participate in the economic development of the South.

Answer 2

C

Explanation: it just is