Up From Slavery - Group 9

During his speech at Harvard, Washington only spoke about the challenges African Americans faced and NOT progress

General Armstrong inspired Booker T Washington to devote himself to helping the south.

Washington believed that industrial education was less important than classical education for the progression of AA's

Booker T Washington was NOT invited to Harvard University for an honorary degree.

Washington’s address at the Exposition included a call for civil rights legislation for African Americans.

The audience reacted negatively to Washingtons speech at the Atlanta Exposition.

The speech was an immediate success and helped to increase funding for black education.

One of the main points Washington made to McKinley was the value of dignified labor and self reliance for AA's

General Armstrong believed it was the country AND the poor white mans duty to assist in elevating the negro of the south

Booker T Washingtons mother was able to read and write, therefore helped him learn throughout his childhood.

Booker T Washington saw fame as something to be used to accomplish good

Booker T Washington delivering the Atlanta Exposition address was to unite Black Americans and Southern Whites