The formation of the NAACP in 1909 was driven by the increasing violence against African Americans, including race riots and lynchings, especially the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. Its main objectives included combating racial discrimination, promoting civil rights, and ensuring political representation for African Americans. The organization sought to use legal action, public awareness, and community mobilization to challenge systemic injustices and advocate for equal rights under the law. The NAACP has been a primary force in the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States.