Throughout the progressive era there were three different presidents serving terms: William Taft, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Each of these three presidents had some active affairs in Latin America during their term as …show more content…
Two of the most prominent black reformers during that time were W.E.B Dubois and Booker T. Washing two. Both of those men were extremely smart, and passionate in their cause, but no matter how similar they were they disagreed vastly on the best way to obtain equal rights for African Americans. Booker T. Washington was the most prominent voice for black activism, but not only did he get support from African Americans but he also gained the support of white extremist, which is why many people believe he was so well known. The basis of Washington’s message was that blacks must gain economic and industrial advancement and gain the respect of white as he believed that equal right would come once that was achieved. Washington believed that African Americans must gain self worth in their work. Many white extremists supported Washington 's philosophy because they saw it as him, a prominent leader in the black community, as condoning keeping blacks