Who were key leaders in the American civil rights movement? What did they achieve?

Martin Luther King Jr. was a key leader in the American civil rights movement. He led peaceful protests, such as the March on Washington, and delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, which helped to galvanize the movement and bring about the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. This act of civil disobedience sparked the Montgomery bus boycott, which helped to end segregation on public transportation.

Malcolm X was a civil rights leader who advocated for black empowerment and self-defense. His fiery speeches helped to bring attention to the inequalities faced by African Americans in the United States.

John Lewis was a civil rights leader who marched in peaceful protests against segregation throughout the 1960s. He was a key figure in the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965, and later went on to become a Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Medgar Evers was a civil rights leader and field secretary for the NAACP who worked to end segregation in Mississippi. He was assassinated in 1963, and his death helped to bring attention to the plight of African Americans

Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader who is remembered for his powerful speeches and peaceful protests. He helped to end segregation in the United States and advocated for equal rights

The 20th century saw two World Wars, the Great Depression, and the civil rights movement.

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