Introduction

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

Before 1945 there were many obstacles put in place which prevented black peoples from achieving civil rights, they were treated as second class citizens across the USA. However after 1945 the black civil rights movement started to successfully grow in prominence and it effectively campaigned to challenged the social, economic and political discrimination faced by black Americans.

Question 2

Factors

Answer 2

Some historians argue that effective black organisations were fundamental in the development if the civil rights movement, as well as the continuation of popular prejudice and racism and the experience of black service men in WW2.

Question 3

Line of argument

Answer 3

This essay will argue that the formation of defective black organisations was not the most important reason for reg development of the civil rights movement after 1945, but instead the continuation of prejudice and racism.