The civil rights movementA) was influenced by the philosophy of Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi.B) was the first movement working for the rights of African Americans in the United States.C) was motivated originally by the establishment of affirmative action legislation.D) was large but ineffective.

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The civil rights movementA)  was influenced by the philosophy of Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi.B)  was the first movement working for the rights of African Americans in the United States.C)  was motivated originally by the establishment of affirmative action legislation.D)  was large but ineffective.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The civil rights movement was heavily influenced by the philosophy of Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi, particularly his approach of nonviolent resistance. This was reflected in the tactics and strategies employed by civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr.

The civil rights movement

A) was influenced by the philosophy of Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi.
B) was the first movement working for the rights of African Americans in the United States.
C) was motivated originally by the establishment of affirmative action legislation.
D) was large but ineffective.

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