POL 1040 Du Bois Worksheet-1
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POL 1040
Spring 18
Du Bois Worksheet
Answer the following questions as best you can based on the readings.
A phrase or a sentence
(or two) is sufficient to answer all of these questions, however you may go into more detail if
you would like.
1)
Briefly describe what Du Bois means by “the veil”?
The veil is the separation of races from the other. It not only separates the races but reveals truths
about America such as its harsh past and the reality of the American experience for People of
Color.
2) Why does Du Bois think that the Freedman’s Bureau ultimately failed?
Due to the lack of backing of Northern Politicians, it was also facing opposition from groups in
the South such as politicians and the Klan.
3) What is Booker T. Washington’s plan for Black Advancement? Why does Du Bois object to
Booker T. Washington’s plan?
Washington argued that economic equality is more important than political equality. Du Bois
says that economic equality is not possible without first political equality to secure those
economic rights.
4) In the chapter “The Sons of Masters and Man,” what does Du Bois characterize as the key
obstacles to creating relationships and mores of equality between white and black Americans
He says that the key obstacles against creating relationships and equality is a lack of interaction
between the two races as well as a lack of mutual sympathy.
5) On pages 117-118, Du Bois talks about the importance of sympathy.
What does he mean by
this?
He means sympathy is important because it is the way that African Americans will gain equality.
Using sympathy as a political tool is how white people will see through the Veil.
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