What event is the "Atlanta Address of 1895" associated with?
Washington's Speech
Civil Rights Act
Olympic Games
Harlem Renaissance
Answer
Washington's Speech, also known as the "Atlanta Address of 1895," was a seminal moment in American history. Delivered by Booker T. Washington, an African American educator and leader, the speech urged African Americans to focus on economic self-sufficiency and education as a means to social advancement rather than demanding immediate civil rights.
Mastering the Pages of History: The Booker T. Washington Challenge
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