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Booker T. Washington

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With skills like farming, carpentry, and sewing, Booker T. Washington believed that blacks could find acceptance in the racist white society of the late 1880s. His school became a leading educator of African Americans, and he became a powerful national figure, advising business owners and even presidents. Though many considered Washington the most important black leader of his time, some other black leaders criticized his accommodating "Uncle Tom" views. In simple language, the McKissacks clarify Booker T. Washington's philosophy, accomplishments, and place in history.


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Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
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OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781464511073
  • Release date: January 1, 2013

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781464511073
  • File size: 5564 KB
  • Release date: January 1, 2013

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OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:3.5
Lexile® Measure:590
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:2-3

With skills like farming, carpentry, and sewing, Booker T. Washington believed that blacks could find acceptance in the racist white society of the late 1880s. His school became a leading educator of African Americans, and he became a powerful national figure, advising business owners and even presidents. Though many considered Washington the most important black leader of his time, some other black leaders criticized his accommodating "Uncle Tom" views. In simple language, the McKissacks clarify Booker T. Washington's philosophy, accomplishments, and place in history.


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