Summary of History of the Civil Rights Movement

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The American Civil Rights Movement began in the late 1800s with the goal of ending slavery and segregation. Over time, the movement expanded to include the fight against discrimination in all areas of life. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in all areas of American life, and the movement also saw the rise of influential leaders like Martin Luther King Jr.

• 00:00:00 The history of the American Civil Rights Movement covers a period of over 150 years, from the end of the American Civil War to the present day. The movement began in the late 1800s, with efforts to end slavery and segregation. Over the years, the movement expanded to include efforts to end discrimination in all aspects of life, including education, employment, and public spaces. The Civil Rights Movement culminated in the landmark passage of the Civil Rights Bill of 1964, which outlawed discrimination in all areas of American life. The movement also saw the rise of influential leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and the advancement of civil rights through peaceful protests and political action.
• 00:05:00 This video is a history of the Civil Rights Movement, which began in the late 1960s and continued until the late 1990s. In 1968, President Richard Nixon signed the Civil Rights Act, which outlawed discrimination based on race. In 1992, President George H.W. Bush signed the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which ended discrimination in public accommodations, such as restaurants and hotels. In 2008, President Barack Obama was elected after campaigning on a platform of racial equality.