Asked by celiene singh on Jun 17, 2024

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Which protest movement began with the sit-ins at Greensboro and elsewhere in 1960?

A) Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
B) Young Americans for Freedom (YAF)
C) Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
D) Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

Sit-Ins

A form of protest in which participants occupy a place, refusing to leave until their demands are met, often associated with the civil rights movement.

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

An important organization in the American civil rights movement of the 1960s, focusing on direct action and voter registration drives, especially in the South.

Congress of Racial Equality

An African-American civil rights organization in the United States that played a pivotal role in the struggle against segregation and discrimination in the 1940s through the 1960s.

  • Analyze the impact of the civil rights movements and their evolution over the decade.
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Angelica Sei EstreraJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The sit-ins at Greensboro and elsewhere in 1960 were a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, leading to the formation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). This organization played a significant role in the civil rights struggle, focusing on direct action and voter registration drives in the South.