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What historical events converged on the bridge 50 years ago?
What historical events converged on the bridge 50 years ago?
The stain of slavery, the civil war, segregation, Jim Crow, the death of four little girls in Birmingham, and the dream of a Baptist preacher.
What was the significance of the clash on the bridge?
What was the significance of the clash on the bridge?
It was a contest to determine the true meaning of America.
Who were some of the key figures mentioned in the text?
Who were some of the key figures mentioned in the text?
John Lewis, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and many others.
What idea ultimately triumphed as a result of the efforts of people like John Lewis?
What idea ultimately triumphed as a result of the efforts of people like John Lewis?
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In what context was the march on Selma situated?
In what context was the march on Selma situated?
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What challenges did the ordinary Americans face during the march towards justice?
What challenges did the ordinary Americans face during the march towards justice?
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What anthem were the people singing during the marches in Selma?
What anthem were the people singing during the marches in Selma?
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Who sent protection to the marchers in Selma and echoed their call for America to hear?
Who sent protection to the marchers in Selma and echoed their call for America to hear?
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What phrase did President Johnson use to show solidarity with the marchers?
What phrase did President Johnson use to show solidarity with the marchers?
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What did the Americans who crossed the bridge in Selma not seek, despite enduring years of violence and indignities?
What did the Americans who crossed the bridge in Selma not seek, despite enduring years of violence and indignities?
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What is described as the manifestation of a creed written into the American founding documents in the text?
What is described as the manifestation of a creed written into the American founding documents in the text?
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What did the marchers in Selma prove according to the text?
What did the marchers in Selma prove according to the text?
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