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

Question

A) African Americans faced discrimination and violence.
B) African Americans had equal rights but faced discrimination.
C) Most white reformers believed African Americans were their equals.
D) Most white reformers believed racially-motivated violence was acceptable.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) African Americans faced discrimination and violence.

During the Progressive Era, African Americans experienced widespread discrimination, segregation, and violence, particularly in the Jim Crow South. This climate of racial injustice and inequality led to increased awareness and activism among African Americans and their allies, laying the groundwork for the civil rights movement that would gain momentum in the mid-20th century.