Question

With God’s help, I believe that I have completely rid myself of any ill feeling toward the Southern white man for any wrong that he may have inflicted upon my race. —Booker T. Washington What “wrongs” is Washington referring to in the quote above? Use what you have learned in the lesson to explain your answer.

Answer 1

Slavery was a big part of life in those times when Washington said this. What I think he was referring to by the "wrongs" is slavery and the harsh ways black people were treated.

Answer 2

segregation

poll taxes

intimidation and violence by white supremacist groups

court rulings that upheld “separate but equal” policies