W.E.B. Du Bois argued that a liberal arts college education was needed for______________?
Correct answer: A. The "Talented Tenth."
- A. The "Talented Tenth."
- B. All African Americans.
- C. African American women.
- D. Only White Americans.
Explanation
Du Bois proposed higher education for the “Talented Tenth,” an educated leadership group he believed could advance African American communities. His position was not that a liberal-arts college education was required for every African American.
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