I.
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Introduction
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A.
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Historical background
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1.
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Post-Reconstruction period and the Negro
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2.
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Jim Crow Era
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II.
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Various strategies to deal with the “Negro problem”’
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A.
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Colonization (emigration)
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B.
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Physical violence
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C.
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Gradualist political strategy
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D.
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Gradualist economic strategy
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III.
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Comparison of Washington’s and DuBois’ background and education
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A.
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Washington
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B.
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DuBois
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IV.
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Washington’s work and ideology
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A.
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Tuskegee Institute
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B.
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Atlanta Compromise Speech
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1.
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content
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2.
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response and results
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C.
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Up From Slavery
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V.
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Washington’s rise to power
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A.
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Tuskegee machine
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1.
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Political and social influence
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2.
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Control of philanthropy to black causes
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VI.
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DuBois’ criticism of Washington
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A.
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Their ideological similarities (1890’s)
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B.
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Events leading to DuBois’ attack
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C.
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DuBois’ major criticism of Washington (
Souls of Black Folk
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VII.
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DuBois’ program and organized opposition to Washington
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A.
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Talented Tenth
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B.
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Formation of the Niagara Movement
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1.
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Purpose and program
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2.
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Membership
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C.
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Formation of the NAACP
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1.
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Purpose and program
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2.
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Membership
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3.
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The Crisis
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VIII.
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Decline of Washington’s influence and rise of new radical protest thought (NAACP)
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A.
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Reasons for Washington’s declining influence
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B.
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Reasons for rising influence of NAACP and other civil rights groups
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IX.
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Summary: Same goals different tactics
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