What effect did the civil rights movement have on racial discrimination and injustice? In what ways was it successful? In what ways do racial discrimination and injustice still exist? Give examples.

because of its location and commercial importance, atlanta was used as a center for military operations and as a supply route by the confederate army during the civil war. therefore, it also became a target for the union army. general william tecumseh sherman and his troops captured the city in 1864.