3. Match the author with the correct fact. \( \begin{array}{ll}\text { 1. W.E.B. Du Bois } & \text { a. wrote The Color Purple } \\ \text { 2. Alice Walker } & \text { b. generally avoided writing about slavery } \\ \text { 4. Phillis Wheatley } & \text { c. was more of an anti-slavery activist than } \\ \text { an author }\end{array} \) d. started the Niagara Movement

W.E.B. Du Bois was a key figure in the early civil rights movement and co-founded the Niagara Movement in 1905, advocating for African American rights and a more aggressive approach to combating racial discrimination. This movement laid the groundwork for the later formation of the NAACP, addressing issues of equality and justice that are still relevant today. Alice Walker, famous for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Color Purple," explores deep social issues including racism, sexism, and spirituality. Her writing powerfully illustrates the struggles and triumphs of African American women, inspiring countless readers and writers since its release, and remains a significant work in American literature.