After winning the right to particlpate in the American experiment of self- government, African Americans were systematically and ruthlessly excluded from It: From 1901 to 1929, there were no blacks in the federal legislature. -"Black Americans in Congress: An Introduction,"Historical Essays on the Black Americans In Congress, www.balC..house.gov (accessed March 29, 2011) How did W. E B. Du Bols combat prejudice like that described in the excerpt? A He demanded the passage of women's suffrage. B He established an early civil rights group. C He advocated making political compromises with segregationists. D He sought court orders to protect the rights of voters.