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Find out more about the Civil Rights movement in the USA. Use the internet to gather the information.
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The Civil Rights Movement in the USA (1950s-1960s) aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. Key events included:
- Brown v. Board of Education (1954): Declared segregation in schools unconstitutional.
- Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-56): Sparked by Rosa Parks, led to bus desegregation.
- March on Washington (1963): Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Major Laws Passed:
- Civil Rights Act (1964): Ended segregation and discrimination.
- Voting Rights Act (1965): Ensured African Americans could vote freely.
Key Leaders:
- Martin Luther King Jr.: Advocated nonviolent protest.
- Rosa Parks: Inspired the bus boycott.
- Malcolm X: Focused on black empowerment.
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