W.E.B. DuBois
What was DuBois's main educational goal?
To promote higher education and the training of a "Talented Tenth" of African Americans.
What year was the Niagara Movement founded?
1905
What was Washington’s philosophy on education?
He advocated for vocational and industrial education
What was Wells known for investigating?
Lynching and racial violence against African Americans.
What was Terrell's major contribution to civil rights?
Advocacy for civil rights and women's suffrage.
What organization did DuBois co-found?
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).
What was a key purpose of the Niagara Movement?
To demand civil rights and oppose racial segregation.
What institution did Washington lead?
Tuskegee Institute
What movement did Wells help lead?
The anti-lynching movement
Which group did Terrell help found?
The National Association of Colored Women (NACW).
Which method did DuBois promote for civil rights?
Direct action and protest against racial discrimination.
Which civil rights strategy did the Niagara Movement challenge?
The accommodationist approach of Booker T. Washington
How did Washington believe African Americans should achieve progress?
By gaining economic self-reliance and skills through vocational training
How did Wells use journalism for activism?
By writing articles and pamphlets exposing the truth about lynching
What profession did Terrell excel in?
She was a teacher and an author
What is the significance of "The Souls of Black Folk"?
It challenged the ideas of Booker T. Washington and argued for civil rights and higher education.
Name one prominent figure associated with the Niagara Movement.
W.E.B. DuBois or Ida B. Wells
What criticism did Washington face from other leaders?
He was criticized for being too accommodating to white supremacy and not demanding immediate civil rights.
What was the title of Wells' important pamphlet?
"Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases."
How did Terrell advocate for both women's and African American rights?
By speaking out against discrimination and promoting education and social reform
How did DuBois view Booker T. Washington's approach?
He criticized it as too accommodating to white supremacy and believed it undermined the fight for civil rights.
What was the lasting impact of the Niagara Movement?
It laid the groundwork for the formation of the NAACP and influenced future civil rights activism
What was Washington's famous speech advocating for vocational training?
The Atlanta Compromise
What legacy did Wells leave for future generations?
She inspired future civil rights activists and raised awareness about racial injustice and violence.
What was significant about Terrell's activism in education?
She fought for the rights of African American women and emphasized the importance of education for empowerment.