Civil Rights Movements and Their Interconnection

Throughout the history of the United States, the issue of civil rights has been a central theme, with various movements advocating for the rights of different groups. Analyze the strategies and impacts of two significant civil rights movements in U.S. history from 1865 to the present—specifically the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s and the Women's Rights Movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

Your essay should make a clear argument regarding how these movements influenced each other and how they contributed to changes in American society. Use specific evidence to support your claims.