9 Questions
What was the consequence of Martin Luther King Jr.'s temporary departure from Selma to California?
The Governor of Alabama ordered the state troopers to scare, hurt and beat up protesters.
What was the significance of Jimmie Lee Jackson's death in the Selma Marches?
It created a lot of public support for the Voting Rights Act.
How did President Johnson and the FBI attempt to silence Martin Luther King Jr.?
By launching a smear campaign against him.
What was one of the ways African Americans were prevented from voting, as depicted in the movie?
By requiring them to pass a literacy test.
What was the ultimate outcome of the Selma to Montgomery March?
The passage of the Voting Rights Act.
What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s primary role in the Selma Marches?
A and C
What was President Johnson's stance on the Voting Rights Act?
He was initially hesitant but eventually supported its passage
What was one of the ways African Americans were prevented from voting, as depicted in the movie?
Through all of the above
What was the impact of the March from Selma to Montgomery on the Voting Rights Bill?
It drew national attention and pressure, leading to its passage
Reflect on the role of Martin Luther King Jr. and President Johnson in the Selma Marches, and how they contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Explore the obstacles African Americans faced when trying to exercise their right to vote and the significance of Jimmie Lee Jackson's death. Discover how Johnson and the FBI attempted to silence Martin Luther King Jr.
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