Booker T. Washington's Elitist Program

I think that Washington’s program was an elitist program because he truly believed that for blacks to become accepted by all whites and to be respected by all whites, blacks must learn how to work hard, well, and better.  In Washington’s program, one of the many things he teaches his students is how to make bricks.  Because of this, his program soon becomes one of the largest brick manufacturers in the south.  He taught them how to create their own successful business.  Washington was convinced that if his students listened and followed his teachings, they would become extremely successful in business and would be able to live with knowledge that he believed to be very important (how to make goods people want and need).  I believe that Washington’s program was an elitist program.  Why?  Because he taught his students that if they learned hard work and were willing to dirty their hands they would be successful in life.