James Meredith's primary contribution to the Civil Rights Movement was:
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Correct answer: Enrolling as the first Black student at the University of Mississippi
In 1962, Meredith's enrollment triggered a constitutional crisis and riots, requiring federal troops to intervene. His success was a major victory against segregation in higher education.
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