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What is the history of the Civil Rights movement in the United States?
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The Civil Rights Movement began as a struggle to end racial discrimination and segregation in the United States. It was sparked by the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education, which ruled that segregated public schools were unconstitutional. This ruling led to the desegregation of many public facilities, such as buses, restaurants, and restrooms. In addition, it also helped to inspire other movements for social justice, including the women's rights movement, the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and the disability rights movement.