During the twentieth century African Americans, their supporters, and other organizations and groups unified to overcome the discrimination and inequalities of that era. In doing so, several tactics were utilized. Which of the following is NOT one of the tactics used by formal and legitimate advocacy groups, now and in the past?
a. civil disobedience
b. litigation
c. legal boycotts
d. riots
e. working within the political system
Question -2-A number of tactics are used by civil rights advocates and other legitimate protesters to bring attention to a cause and force action without causing harm or violating any law. Which of the following refers to the organized refusal to buy, sell, or use certain goods as a method of waging an economic battle?
a. civil disobedience
b. retribution
c. litigation
d. legal boycott
e. lobbying
Question -3-What tactic was used in Montgomery, Alabama, during the mid-1950s to force city officials to desegregate the bus system?
a. legal boycott
b. litigation
c. political influence
d. civil disobedience
e. public demonstration
Question -4-Founded in 1909, the NAACP responded to the failure of the political arena to offer adequate remedies to discrimination by
a. turning to the courts for remedies.
b. organizing a march on Washington D.C.
c. organizing a boycott of discriminatory industries.
d. calling for civil disobedience.
e. advocating accommodation and providing education.
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