Question

Which answer choice BEST describes Booker T. Washington's beliefs about how African Americans could overcome prejudice? A. They could publish newspapers for the African American community. B. They could demand a constitutional amendment to end segregation. C. They could buy only from businesses owned by African Americans. D. They could get an education to learn skills that would get them jobs.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Booker T. Washington believed that in order for African-Americans to overcome prejudice, they would need to get an education and work in  jobs that would allow them to earn money. That way, they could show society that they had the capacity to earn money, and have the same positions as white people did. This would cause them to be looked upon favorably in society.