Asked by Alexis Henderson on Jun 16, 2024

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The American Civil Rights movement that sought to change unfair,prejudicial laws was a ___ movement.

A) reformist
B) revolutionary
C) communitarian
D) reactionary
E) regressive

Reformist Movement

A reformist movement seeks to enact change within an existing system, advocating for improvements or corrections without calling for the overthrow of the system itself.

American Civil Rights Movement

A decades-long struggle by African Americans and allies in the mid-20th century to end legalized racial discrimination, disenfranchisement, and racial segregation in the United States.

  • Distinguish among diverse types of collective behavior, including social movements, crowds, and mobs.
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Orlando VillafaneJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The American Civil Rights movement aimed to reform the laws and policies that discriminated against African Americans, rather than overthrow the entire system or establish a new one. Thus, it was a reformist movement.