In your opinion, between 1955 and 1965 how successful was the Civil Rights Movement? How successful were the strategies of non-violence and civil disobedience? Explain your answer and your reasoning.

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Addyson Santos

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27 June, 08:33

In your opinion, between 1955 and 1965 how successful was the Civil Rights Movement? How successful were the strategies of non-violence and civil disobedience? Explain your answer and your reasoning.

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Brenna Hensley · Answer 1

The success of the of the American Civil Rights Movement and the fight for racial equality in the United States is a testament to the determination of millions of African Americans who fought against discrimination in the 1960's. On January 20, 2014, Americans use the national holiday to recognize the efforts of the civil rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King.

A major factor in the success of the movement was the strategy of protesting for equal rights without using violence. Civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King championed this approach as an alternative to armed uprising. King's non-violent movement was inspired by the teachings of Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi.