In 1895,Booker T.Washington gave a speech known as "the Atlanta compromise." In it,he suggested that appropriate race relations were comparable to the relationship between:

A) the fingers and the hand
B) a lifeboat and a battleship
C) children and parents
D) a governor and his or her constituents

In his speech, Booker T. Washington stated that just as each finger on a hand has its own function but works together for the good of the whole hand, so too should African Americans and White Americans work together in society. This metaphor suggests that while racial groups can have their differences and unique qualities, they ultimately should work towards a common goal of unity and cooperation.