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Read the following excerpt from the Niagara Movement's Declaration of Principles (1905):

"And when we call for education, we mean real education. We believe in work. We ourselves are workers, but work is not both man and master. Education is the development of power and ideal, and the object of education is not to make men carpenters but to make carpenters men."

Which of the following statements best reflects the primary goal of the Niagara Movement's educational philosophy as expressed in this excerpt?

  1. Black education should focus on developing the intellect, power, and character of individuals to prepare them for full citizenship.Cevap
  2. B
    Educational efforts must prioritize vocational and industrial training to ensure immediate economic survival in the South.
  3. C
    The Niagara Movement was established as a legal defense fund under the NAACP to support public school integration.
  4. D
    Black families should reject American schooling and instead prioritize emigration to West Africa to seek educational autonomy.

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Black education should focus on developing the intellect, power, and character of individuals to prepare them for full citizenship.
The correct answer is correct because the excerpt defines "real education" as the development of "power and ideal," arguing that the goal of schooling is to cultivate the full humanity of the individual ("to make carpenters men") rather than simply training them to perform manual labor ("not to make men carpenters"). This matches the Niagara Movement's broader philosophy of developing Black leadership and intellectual capacity.

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1
Analyze the provided excerpt from the Niagara Movement's Declaration of Principles.
The text states that "education is the development of power and ideal" and that the goal is "not to make men carpenters but to make carpenters men."
To understand the core message regarding the nature and purpose of education.
2
Contrast the excerpt's focus with the major educational debates of the era.
The text advocates for intellectual development ("real education") over purely vocational preparation, directly opposing a sole focus on industrial training.
To identify how the philosophy aligns with or challenges other historical educational models.
3
Evaluate the options to identify which statement aligns with the Niagara Movement's advocacy for intellectual and personal growth.
The statement emphasizing the development of intellect, power, and character matches the declaration's emphasis on cultivating full humanity and citizenship.
To select the correct choice based on textual evidence.

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The philosophical debate between W.E.B. Du Bois (Niagara Movement) and Booker T. Washington regarding the purpose of Black education (liberal arts/intellectual development vs. vocational/industrial training).
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