Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois both wanted to imp…

Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois both wanted to improve the lives and opportunities of Black Americans, but they disagreed about how that progress should be achieved.  Using Washington’s “Atlanta Exposition Address” and Du Bois’s selection from The Souls of Black Folk, explain the major differences between the approaches advocated by the two men.In your response, address:What did Washington believe Black Americans should prioritize in order to make progress?Why did Du Bois disagree with Washington’s approach, and what did he believe should be pursued instead?Although their methods differed, what larger goal did the two men share?Who do you think had the better approach?  Why?Support your response with specific ideas from both readings.  (again, it doesn’t have to be a direct quote, but a reference to the reading is required)Recommended response: 150–200 words.

Choose ONE of the following:”The Yellow Wallpaper””The Open…

Choose ONE of the following:”The Yellow Wallpaper””The Open Boat””To Build a Fire”Identify one important circumstance or force that limits a character’s ability to control what happens.  Then explain how the character responds to that limitation and what the response helps us understand about the work as a whole.  Support your interpretation with at least one specific reference to the text. (it doesn’t have to be a direct quote with a citation, but you do need to reference something that specifically happened in the story)Grading:Accurate understanding of the work: 6 pointsThoughtful interpretation rather than plot summary: 6 pointsRelevant, specific reference to the text: 3 points