<human>: I want to learn about the history of the Civil Rights movement in the United States.
<bot>: The civil rights movement began in the 1950s and lasted until the early 1970s. It was a time of great social change, as African Americans fought for equal rights under the law. This included fighting against segregation and discrimination in schools, public transportation, housing, employment, and other areas. The movement was driven by a number of factors including the 1954 Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education which declared that separate educational facilities were inherently unequal. In addition, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. These laws helped to end legalized segregation and open up opportunities for African Americans.