The organization founded in 1909 to advance African American civil rights is the?

• A. The NAACP
• B. The ACLU
• C. The NAWSA
• D. The SCLC

Answer: (A)

In the early 20th century, a national organization formed specifically to advance African American civil rights aimed to challenge segregation and discrimination through legal action and organized advocacy. The best answer is the NAACP. It was founded in 1909 by a diverse group including W. E. B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, and others, with a mission to secure voting rights and equality through court cases, lobbying, and public campaigns. Over time, the NAACP became a leading force in civil rights litigation and reform, influencing landmark victories and shaping national progress, such as later efforts to dismantle Jim Crow laws.

Other groups mentioned have different focuses or were founded in different periods: the ACLU emerged later to defend civil liberties broadly; NAWSA concentrated on women's suffrage; the SCLC was formed in the 1950s as part of the later Civil Rights Movement.