Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the civil rights movement and the women’s rights movement?

Both movements grew out of frustration over discrimination stemming from Jim Crow laws.

The civil rights movement supported women’s rights by raising American awareness about what democracy for all really means.

Civil rights supporters helped get the ERA added as a Constitutional amendment.

Both movements struggled to get any lasting legislation passed in Congress

Answer 1

All of the options provided describe aspects of the relationship between the civil rights movement and the women's rights movement. However, the most accurate statement is: Both movements grew out of frustration over discrimination stemming from Jim Crow laws.