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Differences Between Washington And W. E. B. Dubois

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In the turbulent turn of the 20th century, African Americans were left in a halfway point between the end of slavery, and the continuation of segregation and a lack of civil rights in large portions of the country. Two very notable men that stood against this and worked to motivate others were Booker T. Washington, and W.E.B. Du Bois. Both men had the best interests of the African American population at heart, but their methods and ideologies differed greatly. Washington's cautious approach was heavily criticized, especially by Du Bois. The much more active and aggressive plans put in place by Du Bois may have helped him be a more prominent and effective leader of the community. The stark differences between these two activists carry back

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