In this bit of writing, what does the phrase 'active champions' mean??
Yet the depression decade was one of important positive change for blacks. First lady Eleanor Roosevelt and several leading New Deal figures were active champions of black rights, and most New Deal programs prohibited racial discrimination.
2007-10-07 10:31:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
In this context, someone who champions something supports it. To do it actively means that they got off their backsides and actually did something about it. Hope this helps.
2007-10-07 10:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means they were active in protecting black rights mainly eleanor roosevelt was one who contributed the most
2007-10-07 10:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by sunnycali72 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were people who actively spoke for black rights
they didnt just sit back and have their opinions they fought for the rights
2007-10-07 10:33:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means: defenders of black rights.
2007-10-07 10:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by hy003002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋