What were civil rights activists fighting for in the 1950s and 1960s?

Civil rights activists in the 1950s and 1960s fought to end racial discrimination and secure equal treatment in public life, including schools, jobs, housing, and public facilities. This is best captured by equal access and equal opportunity for all Americans. Voting rights were an important part of the movement, but choice D is too narrow to describe its full goals.

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