In the fifth paragraph ("To those of . . . mutual progress”), Washington echoes the story he told in the previous paragraph. This repetition primarily serves to
persuade white audience members that African American workers are a resource.

show how the story applies to one demographic group more than another

stoke anti-immigrant sentiment among white and African American people.

assuage fears that his argument is too progressive for the times.

address criticisms that his own policies accommodate white interests too much.

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