Civil Rights Movement Strategies

Social movements have historically played a key role in advancing social change in the U.S. One of the most significant movements, the Civil Rights Movement, aimed to secure legal rights for African Americans and end segregation. Leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. employed nonviolent protest strategies, while others advocated for more radical approaches.

Considering the impact of social movements, which of the following best describes a common strategy used by the Civil Rights Movement to mobilize public support and influence government policy?