What force in society was the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s most trying to overcome A. Slavery B. Unemployment C. Prejudice D. Segregated housing?

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s was primarily focused on overcoming C. Prejudice. This systemic prejudice manifested in various forms, including segregation, discrimination, and racial inequality, affecting African Americans' rights and freedoms. The movement sought to challenge these deeply ingrained societal attitudes and practices to secure equal rights and opportunities for all.