Asked by Keuntis Thompson on May 03, 2024
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In the early 1940s,MOWM caused consternation among black leaders such as Bayard Rustin and James Farmer because
A) they had lost faith in peaceful protest and advocated more militant action.
B) they believed that the struggle for civil rights needed to be halted temporarily until the Second World War had come to an end.
C) they believed that the march might inspire militant action and that prohibiting whites from participating in the march would alienate white supporters.
D) they felt that a march on Washington would contribute to the belief that the black community needed the federal government to solve its problems and would undermine the doctrine of self-reliance.
Bayard Rustin
An American leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights, pivotal in organizing the 1963 March on Washington.
Militant Action
The use of confrontational or aggressive tactics in support of a political or social cause.
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Bayard Rustin and James Farmer were concerned that the March on Washington Movement (MOWM) might inspire militant action and alienate white supporters by prohibiting their participation, which could harm the broader civil rights movement by reducing its inclusivity and support base.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the development and diversification of civil rights entities in the 1960s.