This book provides an in-depth look at our nations history along with the political, legal, and social struggle by black Americans to gain full citizenship rights and to achieve racial equality. This book describes fascinating facts and fun activities your students will love! The American Milestone series are a favorite among teachers nationwide! This book includes ideas for lesson plans, hands-on activities, biographies, fascinating facts and stories. Your students will be amazed as they study the Civil Rights Movement, an important piece of legislation that stopped segregation and discrimination in public accommodations and helped victims of discrimination. The American Milestone series meets national and social studies standards. This 32-page comprehensive book is reproducible and educational.