Question

Read this quotation.

In this period of power politics, nothing counts but pressure, and still more pressure, through the tactic and strategy of broad, organized, aggressive mass action behind the vital and important issues of the Negro.
–A. Philip Randolph, 1940

Based on the quotation, Randolph would most likely consider the best strategy for integrating the armed forces to be
picketing a local recruiting office.
organizing to pressure politicians.
pressuring local businesses to change.
pressuring African Americans to change.

Answer 1

organizing to pressure politicians.

Randolph's quote emphasizes "broad, organized, aggressive mass action" and "pressure," which points to organized political pressure to change policy (such as integration of the armed forces).