The purpose of this assignment is to explore the means used by action groups as part of a social movement to impact policy. For this assignment, you will explore one of the interest groups involved in the civil rights movement (1942–1968). You will craft a 400-word (minimum) research paper that explores the movement, the interest group, and the tactics employed by the interest group to accomplish their goal(s).

The assignment must meet the following college writing expectation:

• Writing should establish the purpose of the essay with a clear, sustained point of view.
• Writing should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling).
• Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful.
• Writing should follow APA citation and reference style.
  • Utilize the Assignment Resources for further direction if needed.
• The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)
• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
• Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
• The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)