The major focus of the Civil Rights Movement in America was to combat racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans, particularly in the southern states. Activists sought to secure equal rights, access to education, voting rights, and fair employment through advocacy, protests, and legal challenges. Key events included the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X played crucial roles in raising awareness and mobilizing support for the movement, highlighting the struggle for justice and equality.