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Based on what you know about Booker T. Washington, which statement about the Hampton Institute, where he earned a degree, seems the most likely?

Select one best answer from the choices provided.

A. Its studies were based on the classical languages of Latin and Greek.
B. Its teachers stressed the importance and nobility of hard work.
C. Its founders believed education was a way to overthrow the U.S. government.
D. All answers are correct.

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Its teachers stressed the importance and nobility of hard work .

Option B

Explanation:

Booker T. Washington was born in Franklin County, Virginia in the year 1856. Born as a slave in Virginia, and started his schooling with fifty cents in his pocket. He was given administrative post in the school after the successful completion of graduation.

He was a strong supporter of independence for Africa American community. He laid the foundation to impart basic education for the Afro-American.

He always used to say that teachers have imparted the importance of hard work and that paved the way for his success. He has become the first president of Tuskegee University also known as Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute.

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