What was the goal of the civil rights movement was it to repel segregation laws over the American government build new houses and schools for African-Americans or make sure that African-Americans receive more privileges than white

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The goal of the civil rights movement was to fight against racial segregation and discrimination that African-Americans faced in various aspects of their lives. It aimed to secure equal rights and opportunities for African-Americans, including the right to vote, access to education, employment, and housing without discrimination. The civil rights movement sought to challenge and dismantle Jim Crow laws and systemic racism, advocating for desegregation and equality under the law. Its focus was on achieving equality, not gaining more privileges than white Americans.
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