Segregation: This is a policy of separating people based on their race or other factors, which was heavily practiced in America before and during the early stages of the Civil Rights Movement.
Nonviolent Protest: A method used by activists during this movement where they would protest unjust laws or practices without using violence. This includes sit-ins, boycotts, and marches.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: A landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools and workplaces.