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Civil Rights Movement

Definition:

The Civil Rights Movement refers to a historic social movement in the United States during the mid-20th century that aimed to secure equal rights and end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.

Sample Sentences:

• The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal moment in American history.
• Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat ignited the Civil Rights Movement.
• Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement.

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