UP FROM SLAVERY LIT CIRCLE CHAPTERS 4-7

HELPING OTHERS “I THINK I BEGAN LEARNING THAT THOSE WHO ARE HAPPIEST ARE THOSE WHO DO THE MOST FOR OTHERS.” (70) What/whom is he referring to and do you agree?

HELPING OTHERS How was his experience with the debating society typical of his personality?

HELPING OTHERS Discuss Washington’s experience after his second year at Hampton. What were some of the major events that took place? What impact did they have on Washington?

RECONSTRUCTION What objections did Washington have to many of his race who became teachers and preachers? Explain Explain his position on industrial learning vs academics? How did Washington feel about politics? What was Washington’s belief about the proper relationship between his people and the Federal government?

BLACK RACE AND RED RACE What was Washington’s notion of a true gentleman? What famous example did he use? Give examples of social stratification in America during his time. How did his philosophy of helping others affect his work with the Native Americans?

Early Days at Tuskegee Why did the term Black Belt of the South have a double meaning? What were race relations like in Alabama? Explain What was the economic situation in Tuskegee? Discuss attitudes about lifestyles and spending habits of African Americas whom he observed.

MAKING CONNECTIONS Pick any topic discussed today and try to connect it to what African Americans face or deal with today.