Civil Rights Movement (impact of WWII on)

The Civil Rights Movement was a fight in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. World War II had a significant impact by highlighting issues of inequality; many Black Americans served in the military and worked in wartime industries, yet still faced discrimination at home. The wartime experience fostered increased awareness and demand for equal rights, fueling activism. The movement led to landmark laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964, helping to challenge racial segregation and promote equal treatment under the law.