“The Chief Impetus for the Civil Rights Movement came from African Americans, not from Elected Officials”

“The Chief Impetus for the Civil Rights Movement came from African Americans, not from Elected Officials”

Introduction

After World War II, the United States of America experienced extraordinary public sentiment in opposition to the oppression of minorities including the African Americans. This public protest presented itself in the form of freedom rides, boycotts, marches and national rallies. These remonstrations focused on ending prejudice and discrimination and also on protecting the civil rights.

Discussion

Throughout the civil rights movement, the antagonists of segregation made ongoing efforts to confront it ...