The main goal of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s in the U.S. was to achieve racial equality and dismantle systemic discrimination against African Americans. Activists sought to end segregation in public spaces, ensure voting rights, and eliminate discriminatory laws that upheld inequalities. The movement utilized various strategies, including protests, boycotts, and legal challenges, prominently featuring leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., who advocated for nonviolent resistance, and Malcolm X, who often pushed for more militant approaches. Landmark achievements, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, were crucial in advancing civil rights and promoting social justice.