Use the quotation and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.


“The wisest among my race understand that the agitation of questions of social equality is the extremist folly, and that progress in the enjoyment of all privileges that will come to us must be the result of severe and constant struggle rather than artificial forcing. . . . It is important and right that all privileges of the law be ours, but it is vastly more important that we be prepared for the exercises of these privileges.” —Booker T. Washington’s Atlanta Exposition address.


According to Washington, in order to better their situation, African Americans should...

Ademand full and immediate equality.

Bwork to establish themselves as honest and hardworking people.

Cturn to the federal courts to protect their rights.

Dwork with other minorities to fight for a constitutional amendment