In 1909, w. e.b. du bois co-founded the national association for the advancement of colored people (naacp). which statement best describes the role of the naacp in achieving civil rights reform in the first part of the 20th century?

the naacp was immediately successful in securing voting and citizenship rights for african americans in the south.
the naacp made small gains for african americans but struggled to end segregation and discrimination completely.
the naacp faced significant opposition and was only successful in winning legal equality for african americans in northern cities.
the naacp limited membership to african americans and did not have any support from white citizens.