What was the most important role of students during the civil rights movement? a)They mentored civil rights leaders.

b)They created the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

c)They voted for civil rights candidates.

d)They organized and participated in nonviolent protests.

D) They organized and participated in nonviolent protests

Explanation:

While older civil rights activists formed the SCLC, young educated students conducted nonviolent protests in the form of sit-ins, boycotts and marches. For example. the Greensboro sit-ins are a perfect example.

d. it gave farmers a way to organize for more political power