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Which quote from the passage best shows the author’s recognition that Du Bois showed determination in getting a good education?
D.“He continued pursuing higher education and became the first African American to earn a Ph.D.at Harvard University.” (paragraph 3)
Read the following sentence from paragraph 4.
It was a civil rights group comprised of African American professors and lawyers who sought equal treatment for their race.
What is the meaning of comprised as it is used in this sentence?
B. to be made from
Which paragraph supports the idea that Du Bois began to participate in groups that functioned differently than the America government?
D.paragraph 6
Which idea in paragraph 1 is also supported in paragraph 7?
B. The path toward justice followed by Du Bois was sometimes uneasy.
Part A: What is the central idea of the passage?
Part B: What quotation from the passage supports the answer to Part A?
A. W.E.B. Du Bois inspired others’ engagement in the Civil Rights Movement.
W.E.B. Du Bois inspired others’ engagement in the Civil Rights Movement.
B. “The Niagara Movement did not change much legislation, but it did spark public interest in theCivil Rights Movement.” (paragraph 4)
Choose a phrase for each blank to correctly complete the sentences below. An idea supported by paragraph 5 is that [CHOICE 1], and paragraph 3 supports the idea that [CHOICE 2].
eliminating poverty was important for the well-being of African American people
W.E.B. Du Bois's achievements showed younger AfricanAmericans that they could overcome difficulties
Drag three sentences that belong in an objective summary from the left into the box on the right.
Du Bois started groups to bring awareness to racism.
Du Bois grew up in Massachusetts away from segregation.
Du Bois began studying the effects of racism when he went to college in Tennessee.
Choose a word or phrase for each blank to correctly complete the sentences. The author’s purpose in writing this text about W.E.B. Du Bois was to [CHOICE 1] the readers. Thiswas done by [CHOICE 2].
inform
giving a chronological history of his life
Which two quotations best support the idea that W.E.B. Du Bois is remembered as one of the first people to promote the fair treatment of African Americans?
D.“However, his role in beginning the fight for equality did not go unnoticed in history.” (paragraph7)
E.“At the Civil Rights march in Washington, Du Bois was credited as the one who paved the wayfor the marchers to be there.” (paragraph 7)