How did Booker T. Washington disagree with W. E. B. Du Bois's strategy for overcoming racism against African Americans? A. Washington argued that African Americans must separate completely from white society to escape racism.

B. Washington argued that African Americans should pursue economic opportunity before worrying about social equality.

C. Washington argued that access to education was one of the most important elements of African Americans' struggle for equality.

D. Washington argued that white Americans could only be compelled to respect African Americans' rights through federal action.