Booker T. Washington founded the Tuskegee Institute. He argued that blacks should not succumb to violence. They should strive for social equality by acquiring an education and properties. He wanted African Americans to have a thriving and successful community before dealing with civil rights. Washington’s speech was a very influential address that came to be known as the “Atlantic Compromise” by Du Bois. W.E.B. Du Bois was the author to many famous books. Although he was a supporter for getting an education, he did not agree with Washington. He was active in promoting civil rights. He stated that he would not surrender until it became recognized that African Americans had a right to vote. Washington and Du Bois’ dispute became about
