Read the quotation from booker t. washington’s up from slavery. “no one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the general government. having once got its tentacles fastened on to the economic and social life of the republic, it was no easy matter for the country to relieve itself of the institution.” on which point would washington and w. e. b. du bois agree? american society is able to easily overcome the negative effects of slavery. the effects of slavery are so ingrained in american society that the only way to achieve equality is through activism. the effects of slavery are so ingrained in american society that achieving equality for all will take patience. slavery has lasting and extensive effects on every aspect of american society.