Question

Based on what you know about Booker T. Washington, which statement about the Hampton Institute, where he earned a degree, seems the most likely?
Select the best answer from the choices provided.

A. Its studies were based on the classical languages of Latin and Greek.
B. Its teachers stressed the importance and nobility of hard work.
C. Its founders believed education was a way to overthrow the U.S. government.
D. All answers are correct.

Answer 1

Its founders believed education was a way to overthrow the U.S. government is the statement about Hampton Institute, where he earned a degree, seems the most likely.    

Option C          

Explanation:

Hampton University was established as part of historically black colleges which were meant to provide education to African-American due to segregation and strict policies put in place in some higher institutions to prohibit African Americans from attending.

The first  teachers even before it was an established as university is a Negro woman named of Mary Peake. Booker T who also attended the Hampton University  grew up to be a prominent member and spokesperson in matters that affected the African-American community. One of the policy during the university establishment was to educate few youths who would also educate other youth and Booker T grew up to live up to this policy.