2008 civics test · Question 84 of 100 · Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
In Chinese 哪场运动致力于结束种族歧视？
Official answer
- civil rights (movement)民权（运动）
Why this is the answer
The civil rights movement worked to end racial discrimination and segregation, especially against African Americans. It was most active in the 1950s and 1960s and used peaceful protests, marches, and court cases. It led to important laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)