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Washington believe it was important to learn a trade? It allowed black people to own their own business. It guaranteed immediate civil rights for black people. It made black people more employable to white business owners.
While WILLIAM EDWARD BURGHARDT DUBOIS admired Washington's intellect and accomplishments, he strongly opposed the position set forth by Washington in his Atlanta Exposition Address. He saw little future in agriculture as the nation rapidly industrialized. DuBois felt that renouncing the goal of complete integration and social equality, even in the short run, was counterproductive and exactly the opposite strategy from what best suited African Americans.
