Examine the Chapter 14 drawing of a white conductor evicting a well-dressed black man from a railroad car to allow a white woman and child to sit.How would elite blacks have viewed the drawing?

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Elite blacks, who were often educated and politically active, would have recognized the drawing as a typical depiction of the discrimination and segregation that they were actively fighting against. They would have likely seen the drawing as a call to action and a reminder that the fight for equality was far from over. Option A is unlikely, as the image clearly shows the black man being evicted from his seat, which is not an emphasis on black equality. Option C is also unlikely, as elite blacks were actively working towards change and would not have simply tolerated or accepted discrimination. Option D is unlikely as physically assaulting the conductor would not have been a recommended or effective strategy for fighting discrimination.

Examine the Chapter 14 Drawing of a White Conductor Evicting