Use the quotation and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. “The wisest among my race understand th
at 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... A. turn to the federal courts to protect their rights. B. work with other minorities to fight for a constitutional amendment. C. demand full and immediate equality. D. work to establish themselves as honest and hardworking people. Reset Selection Mark for Review What's This?
D. work to establish themselves as honest and hardworking people.
Explanation:
This is the best summary of the idea that Booker T. Washington supports in this passage. In these lines, Washington states that equal rights are more likely to come from the struggle of African Americans to deserve it, rather than from the artificial forcing of them. He also states that it is important for African Americans to develop themselves so that they will be able to prepare themselves for the exercise of the privileges of citizenship.
