Question

what was the civil right movement?how was it different from the black power movement

Answer 1

It was the movement to stop the racial segregation and many other discriminations by non-violence.
It was different from black power movement because supporters of black power movement were using the violence to get the equal rights but civil rights movement's supporters not.

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Answer 2

Civil rights movt (1954-1968)
It refers to a set of reform movements aimed at legally abolishing racial discrimination against afro-americans . it was led by Martin Luther king junior. This movement was practiced in a non violent method.

The black power movement (1966-1975)
It was more militant and anti racist movement. It advocates even violence if necessary to stop racism in USA .