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Responses
African Americans faced discrimination and violence.
African Americans faced discrimination and violence.
African Americans had equal rights but faced discrimination.
African Americans had equal rights but faced discrimination.
Most white reformers believed African Americans were their equals.
Most white reformers believed African Americans were their equals.
Most white reformers believed racially-motivated violence was acceptable.
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The most accurate response that led to the beginnings of the civil rights movement during the Progressive Era is:
African Americans faced discrimination and violence.
This answer captures the systemic racism, oppression, and violence that galvanized African Americans to demand civil rights and equality, which was a significant factor in the formation of the civil rights movement.
