What led to the beginnings of the civil rights movement during the Progressive Era?

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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 correct response is:

African Americans faced discrimination and violence.

This statement captures the realities that many African Americans experienced, which contributed to the burgeoning civil rights movement during the Progressive Era as they sought to combat these injustices.