Throughout the reading, the Pharaoh would consistently promise the slaves a better life and that he would free them, however, he would go back on what he said. This is quite similar to how African Americans were freed from slavery, but their lives were not great due to the continuing racism. It is almost as if America promised them a better life through removing slavery, but never delivered on the promise. This is where the civil rights movement comes in, to fight for the rights they deserve. Additionally through this reading, God shows that he cares for those who are oppressed and that they should be freed and not go empty handed, adding to the civil rights movement even more. Aside from these similarities, the Civil Rights movement is quite
