Many southern leaders and lawmakers joined forces to urge "massive resistance" against civil rights laws in the 1950s. lester maddox of atlanta became a well-known figure during this time. which statement best describes his role a public figure during this time?
a) he spoke out against integration and the federal government.
b) he became a civil rights leader who supported integrated schools.
c) he led protests against the brown v. board of education decision.
d) he write state laws to reverse federally-mandated integration.