Question

Why did Booker T. Washington want to educate himself

Answer 1

Booker T. Washington want to educate himself because their family was very poor and he help his step-father work. (He woke up at 4 AM to study)

Answer 2

Booker T. Washington spent his early childhood in slavery. Following emancipation, Washington (like many Blacks) felt that an education was the best way to improve his living standards, so he wanted to educate himself to improve his life.