What group began to come to the forefront of the civil rights movement beginning in 1960?
A) older blacks
B) northern whites
C) college students
D) gays and lesbians

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College students, particularly those affiliated with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), began to take a more active and visible role in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. They organized sit-ins, Freedom Rides, and voter registration campaigns, among other actions, and played a crucial role in bringing attention to the movement and pushing for change.

What Group Began to Come to the Forefront of the Civil