What was the goal of the Freedom Rides?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the objectives or purposes behind the Freedom Rides, which were organized to challenge segregation and discrimination in public transportation in the United States during the civil rights movement.
Answer
To challenge segregation on interstate buses and bus terminals.
The goal of the Freedom Rides was to challenge segregation on interstate buses and bus terminals.
Answer for screen readers
The goal of the Freedom Rides was to challenge segregation on interstate buses and bus terminals.
More Information
The Freedom Rides were organized by student activists from the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) in 1961, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Sources
- Freedom Riders ‑ Facts, Timeline & Significance | HISTORY - history.com
- Freedom Rides | History, Definition, Map, Facts, & Significance - britannica.com
- Freedom Riders: The Tactic | PBS LearningMedia - pbslearningmedia.org
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