Why The Business Man Flew In Like A March Wind By William B. Dubois

There were two major leaders in the African American community in the 19th and 20th century, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B Dubois. Washington and Dubois were both leaders in the fight for black equivalence. Washington was perhaps the distinguished black lecturer at the curve of the time period and Dubois was one of the creators of the NAACP. Together they concurred that the objective was maximum contribution by blacks in American society. The variances in their upbringings affected both of their decisions on how that objective could be attained.

After the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad people started to turn westward but what would they do when they got west? Well with the construction of the railroad complete people starting to build cities along the railroads they so they could attract people or because of the gold rush they could easily transport their gold back east. According to an 11th grade history teacher “The success of a boomtown was completely dependent on whether or not the railroad ran through the area.” (United). According to this quote the boomtowns were built near the railroad and with these boomtowns coming out of nowhere in the west they are going to be building businesses and every business needs workers. According to Robert Whaples and U.S.

3.) According to DuBois, “the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line.” Using several representative examples, consider how American writers (of any color) since the Civil War have addressed this problem.

The Journey of moving west was a big deal back then do to transportation and technology. But have you ever wondered why people wanted to move west? Or why people were leaving the land they grew up on? A majority of people going west started in Missouri, other starting points included Nebraska and Iowa. The people that decided to go on this journey wanted to escape one of the many problems that was going on in the east. Some of the problems were economic and religious problems. Some of the people on this trip were runaway slaves looking to start fresh or a criminal that was running away from their crimes. Another reason people went to Oregon was to get there riches in gold by mining.

     The west was rich in natural minerals such as gold, silver, and coal. These natural resources and the prospect of making a quick profit brought many young men to the west. These emigrants were not looking to settle, but to make a quick profit and return home. Cities like Portland, San Antonio, and Denver practically grew overnight as people flocked to get their share of the gold, as seen in Document D and G. News of

The stark differences between Booker T Washington and W.E.B. DuBois and their approaches to racism

The idea of moving West started in the mid-nineteenth century. Editor Horace Greely said “Go west, young man” which encouraged many people to move west. The Journey Westward was hard on many families. They were being uprooted and leaving their homes. They sold their farms and homes in the east and packed wagons with enough supplies to travel for about 6 months. In 1869 alone, an estimated 50,000 people migrated to the new territory. Many women felt that their husbands were on “a wild goose chase” and could not understand why they were being moved to this land.

to rear and support a family and it undoubtedly leads to sexual immorality” (98). He adds that

Moving West would give them the opportunity to observe and discover new homes and work. They could also experience and explore adventures and possibilities of becoming wealthy. The reference information in title WESTWARD EXPANSION states that “Many of these immigrants suffered, or worse, died from thirst in

In the early 1800s, Americans and immigrants moved to the west for various reasons. These reasons includes rumors of gold and silver,the transcontinental railroad, and the Homestead Act. A tremendous reason is push-pull factors. Soon after moving to the west, settlers soon figure out moving was a not so good decision. In the west, there were prairie fires and unfarmable land. Disputes rang out between Plain Indians and settlers that were violent. Federal agents to make agreements/treaties that were considered misunderstanding and fraud. Native Americans forced onto reservations. The natural world of the American of the West was destroyed by new coming settlers. There were many hardships and motivations for moving West.

Initially, I felt very in tune with the writings of W.E.B. Du Bois, and when given this assignment I was certain I would pick him as my favorite author. W.E.B. Du Bois touched on a great majority of hardships and cruelties presented to African-Americans in this society. However, when reading Alain Locke there was a more advantageous response. As Du Bois touched on the distress, it developed an irritated reaction afterwards. Du Bois read was without a doubt compelling, but I appreciate Locke’s reading regarding the empowerment of African-Americans.

We live in a country that has a pledge of allegiance that says “freedom for all” however black communities have not received their freedom. Freedom is defined as the power and right to act, speak, or think as one wants without any restraint. African Americans have not been allowed to enjoy any of these luxuries even after the end of slavery. African Americans had to face a variety of issues such as segregation, mass incarceration and poverty. These challenges continue to oppress African Americans, therefore, they still have to struggle to obtain freedom. Freedom in which they feel accepted anywhere and are exposed to the same opportunities and support as any other race. With leaders like, Reverend T. J. Jemison and W. E. B. DuBois, African Americans have been reminded and encouraged to keep striving through their life filled with struggles because they

Many people moved out west during the 1865’s through 1896 due to the mining frontier. Colonel George discovered gold on the Sioux land. The discover of gold attracted majority of the white population and wealth towards the west. Although the motivation for moving out west was significant, there were obstacles in the way towards getting west. Families who wanted to go west usually got the worst land because land-grabbing promoters and corporations stole most of the good land and families were financially set back due to the droughts out west.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the idea of the far west captivated many. The chance to begin life anew attracted thousands of individuals and families alike to move out west and escape their current life, which was usually full of poverty and for some, full of discrimination. As the west expanded and grew into an important part of the United States, westerners found it somewhat difficult to survive with important resources going scarce. Although the

W.E.B DuBois, a well known civil liberties advocate, in his speech, Niagara Movement, illuminates the need for racial equality in America. DuBois’ purpose is to call white Americans to action, as well as highlight the effects of the African American’s white superiors excluding them from simple, constitutionally given, liberties. He adopts an authoritative tone in order to establish a feeling of guilt for the white people who determine the rights given to African-Americans. W.E.B DuBois convinces his audience that African-Americans should become equal on a social, economical and political level, through the use of emotional diction, reasonable ideas and a dominant tone.