I was ignited by a few brave souls, leading to a beacon of hope for many. What am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Reflect on a movement that fought for equality and justice in the United States.
Answer
The American Civil Rights Movement
Explanation
The Civil Rights Movement aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination, igniting hope for equality.
This is a hard history riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is The American Civil Rights Movement.
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