-Why did Marcus Garvey choose to appear in full military regalia and plumed hat as the founder and leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association?
A) He wanted to emphasize his background as a veteran of World War I.
B) He believed that wearing such a uniform would challenge the white stereotype of racial subservience.
C) He wanted to prove to his followers that he was much more militant than Booker T. Washington.
D) He desired to rule Liberia as a monarch once African Americans resettled there.

Question

-Why did Marcus Garvey choose to appear in full military regalia and plumed hat as the founder and leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association?
A) He wanted to emphasize his background as a veteran of World War I. 
B) He believed that wearing such a uniform would challenge the white stereotype of racial subservience. 
C) He wanted to prove to his followers that he was much more militant than Booker T. Washington. 
D) He desired to rule Liberia as a monarch once African Americans resettled there.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Garvey's choice to appear in full military regalia was a deliberate act to challenge and subvert the prevailing white stereotypes of racial subservience, presenting an image of dignity, authority, and empowerment to both his followers and detractors.

-Why Did Marcus Garvey Choose to Appear in Full Military