According to W.E.B. Dubois in his Atlantic Monthly essay, "The Strivings of the Negro People," what are some of the personal consequences for an African- American living in a racist society at the beginning of the 20th century ?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Feeling like an outcast in your own house
- B. Becoming a stuttering sycophant just to survive
- C. Wrapping yourself in the armor of anger and resentment
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Du Bois describes the psychological strain of racism through alienation, forced submissiveness, and the defensive cultivation of anger. These three responses capture different effects of living under racial oppression, so “all of the above” fits.
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