Since the founding of the United States of America, the American people have agreed upon essential ideas for living including unalienable rights including life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. All American citizens were guaranteed these rights, except for racially discriminated black Americans. After the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1864, former slaves were proclaimed free; however, they were exposed to significant discrimination in education, the workplace, and public accommodations. The civil rights movement began in an effort to end racial discrimination and create a nation where black Americans had the same opportunities as white Americans. The overall goals of the African American civil rights movement did not change throughout the 1960s. Instead, strategies for implementing change have evolved. Furthermore, the progressive increase in support received from the federal government and the non-black community further advanced the civil rights movement towards its goals. The goals of the African American civil rights movement remained steadfast throughout the 1960s. The movement's goals included the eradication of racial segregation and discrimination. There was a call for black Americans to organize against their oppressors and demand opportunity (Document E). Desegregation of schools and public facilities was critical to establishing equality. Boycotts of public facilities have taken place in response to discriminatory behavior. The Montgomery Bus Boycott began after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus. Furthermore, sit-ins were employed to disrupt the economic activity of harmful businesses. The constitutional right to vote was granted to black Americans in 1869 without... means of paper... religion, sex, or national origin. It also ended inequitable enforcement of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools, the workplace, and public accommodations. This landmark legislation demonstrated the government's growing support for the movement. A year later, the Voting Rights Act, by prohibiting discrimination in voting, achieved its goal of ensuring equal voting rights for black Americans. constitutional right to vote for black Americans. Using a combination of nonviolent and violent techniques, the civil rights movement successfully achieved some of its goals. Growing support from the federal government has increased the success of the movements.