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What point is Du Bois making by categorizing all Black people into one "stream of thinking" regarding race?
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That Black people universally share the same views on race and racism
That ideas about race and racism are developed without regard for the views of Black people themselves, who are treated more like objects of study
That there is a lack of diversity of thought within the Black community
That Black people are generally not interested in or engaged with the larger societal discussion of race
According to Du Bois, where can the only solution to racism be found?
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Legislative changes
Economic incentives
Education, reason, and culture
Military intervention
What significant educational developments occurred in the South following the Civil War, according to Du Bois?
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The establishment of industrial schools and universities for freedmen
Immediate improvement in the quality of education for all
The decline of traditional schools in favor of technical training
The implementation of more thorough and rigorous training for teachers
What does Du Bois imply about the post-Emancipation advocacy of industrial education for Black Americans?
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It is a continuation of the instrumental view of Black people that prevailed during the centuries of slavery
It represents a progressive step towards racial equality
It is mainly driven by Black leaders' demand for practical skills
It overlooks the universal need for instruction in the classical humanities
What was the outcome of founding Teachers' Institutes, according to Du Bois?
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They were unsuccessful due to lack of funding
They trained 30,000 Black teachers, despite criticism
They focused too much on industrial and technical education
They were widely praised by both Black and White communities
Why does Du Bois describe Black university graduates as not being "agitators"?
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To counter stereotypes and encourage acceptance among a White audience
Because he believes activism is detrimental to progress
Due to a lack of political engagement among Black graduates
To emphasize the failure of higher education to inspire change
What reason does Du Bois give for the necessity of Black colleges?
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To maintain racial segregation
To keep Black education strictly vocational
To prevent Black people from attending White colleges
To promote socioeconomic diversity and mobility among Black people
How does Du Bois address the issue of crime in relation to education?
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By arguing that crime rates are lower among educated people
By suggesting that White crime is more prevalent and damaging
By stating that "half-trained minds" are more dangerous than well-educated ones
By advocating for stricter law enforcement
How does Du Bois argue that Black colleges benefit society as a whole?
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By promoting racial segregation under society is better prepared for radical change
By providing environments where Black community can flourish
By contributing to a society free from racial prejudice and exclusion
By upholding the current social order
