Question

Read the quotation by Marcus Garvey. “The only wise thing for us as ambitious Negroes to do, is to…build up for the race a mighty nation of our own in Africa. And this race of ours that cannot get recognition and respect in the country where we were slaves, by using our own ability, power and genius, would develop for ourselves in another country in our habitat a nation of our own.” Based on the quotation, which best describes Garvey’s view on the best way for African Americans to gain “respect and recognition”?

Answer 1

The answer to this question is D) to return to Africa and form a new country.

Answer 2

Answer: to return to Africa and form a new country.

In this excerpt, Marcus Garvey explains that the best thing for the African race to do, if ambitious, is to build a nation of their own in Africa. This is because African Americans will never gain respect and recognition in a land where they are still considered former slaves (the United States). However, if they were to leave and start again in Africa, they would be able to use their own ability, power and genius in a nation of their own.