Question 112 of 128 American History
What did the civil rights movement do?
Answers USCIS accepts
- Fought to end racial discrimination
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
The civil rights movement fought to end racial discrimination.
What it means
In the 1950s and 1960s, the civil rights movement used peaceful protests, boycotts and marches to end segregation and racial discrimination. It led to laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Say “fought to end racial discrimination.”
Memory tip: Civil rights = end racial discrimination.
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What did the civil rights movement do?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .