What did W.E.B. Dubois coniribute to the black community? Select the two that apply, (2 points) \( \square \) He was a former slave who promoted jobs and education for blacks. \( \square \) He was instrumental in forming the NACCP. \( \square \) He wrote The Souls of Black Folk, which focused on the conditions of blacks. He sued the U.S. government on the basis of violations of the Fourteenth Amendment.

W.E.B. Du Bois made several significant contributions to the Black community. The two correct contributions from the options provided are: ☑ **He was instrumental in forming the NAACP.** Du Bois was a co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909. He played a pivotal role in establishing the organization, which has been influential in advocating for civil rights and fighting racial discrimination. ☑ **He wrote *The Souls of Black Folk*, which focused on the conditions of blacks.** *The Souls of Black Folk*, published in 1903, is one of Du Bois's most famous works. In this collection of essays, he explores the African American experience and the challenges faced by Black Americans, addressing issues of race, identity, and social justice. The other options are incorrect because Du Bois was not a former slave, and there is no record of him suing the U.S. government based on the Fourteenth Amendment. **Correct Answers:** - He was instrumental in forming the NACCP. - He wrote The Souls of Black Folk, which focused on the conditions of blacks.