1 Jan 1954 Jahr - Civil Rights Movement

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Summary: This movement was to gain equal rights for black Americans, accomplished through non-violent protest.

Outcome: The Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. The Civil Rights Act guaranteed equal employment for all. The Voting Rights Act removed voter suppression tools for black Americans such as fees and literacy tests. The Fair Housing Act prevented housing discrimination.

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