Which of the following is true of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at the time of its founding?

A) It was the only organization that spoke for lower-class African Americans and sharecroppers.
B) It believed that African Americans should seek legal redress through the courts to end racial discrimination and to gain voting rights.
C) It refused to permit white membership.
D) It was bitterly opposed by white liberals as being too militant.

Voting Rights

Refers to the legal rights and protections aimed at ensuring citizens have the ability to participate in the electoral process, including registering to vote and casting ballots.

Racial Discrimination

The unfair treatment of individuals based on their race or ethnicity, often resulting in systemic inequality.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

A civil rights organization founded in 1909 to fight for the elimination of racial prejudice and discrimination, advocating for the rights and well-being of African Americans.