Though resistance to racial injustice was a continuous fight, World War II marked an important shift towards mass mobilization for civil rights. Drawing on this week's reading material and lectures, write a 200-300 word post considering the following questions in your response:
- Analyze this shift by explaining 2-3 of the reasons why WWII was a catalyst for civil rights mobilization--including key figures, groups, and events.
- Draw on a moment within your lifetime in which you witnessed several societal, political, or economic factors that cultivated a social movement.
**NOTE: The discussion responses you submit each week should all follow the same format and style. This is meant to be written in a "blog style," as opposed to more formal writing. The intention behind this is to map the process of learning and analyzing history--therefore it should have a tone of personal reflection in addition to analysis. Reflect on the content you've learned this week. Then, consider your position and how you relate to this material (and yes--you can use first-person). Your answers should employ critical thinking, as opposed to regurgitating lecture material, and effectively apply reading and lecture sources within your overall analysis.