What led to the beginnings of the civil rights movement during the progressive era?

a.
african americans faced discrimination and violence.

b.
african americans had equal rights but faced discrimination.

c.
most white reformers believed african americans were their equals.

d.
most white reformers believed racially-motivated violence was acceptable.

(D)  Most white reformers believed racially-motivated violence was acceptable.

Explanation:

The Progressive Era occurs during 1890 to 1920. During this era, there were efforts to reform many aspects of the society - alcohol drinking, political corruption, and even banking systems. However, providing equal rights to African Americans and other non-whites were not a primary concern for White Americans during this era. The Jim Crow law, for example, was enacted during this era.

During this time African Americans still struggle to have equal rights to their White counterparts and suffering, making the right option either (A) or (D). However, (A) is too generic to be a specific cause of the civil rights movement during the Progressive Era - the best answer would be (D) instead, since during this time, lynching was still a very prominent occurrence.

the answer is:

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