Selma Marches and the Voting Rights Act
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What was the consequence of Martin Luther King Jr.'s temporary departure from Selma to California?

  • The Governor of Alabama temporarily suspended the voting restriction laws.
  • The Governor of Alabama ordered the state troopers to protect the marchers.
  • The Governor of Alabama ordered the state troopers to scare, hurt and beat up protesters. (correct)
  • The Governor of Alabama decided to blockade the march route.

    • 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. (correct)
  • It caused a rift between Martin Luther King Jr. and President Johnson.
  • It led to the cancellation of the Selma Marches.
  • It sparked a wave of violent protests across Alabama.

    • How did President Johnson and the FBI attempt to silence Martin Luther King Jr.?

  • By inviting him to a private meeting with the President.
  • By threatening to revoke his civil rights.
  • By offering him a prestigious government award.
  • By launching a smear campaign against him. (correct)

    • What was one of the ways African Americans were prevented from voting, as depicted in the movie?

    <p>By requiring them to pass a literacy test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate outcome of the Selma to Montgomery March?

    <p>The passage of the Voting Rights Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s primary role in the Selma Marches?

    <p>A and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was President Johnson's stance on the Voting Rights Act?

    <p>He was initially hesitant but eventually supported its passage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the ways African Americans were prevented from voting, as depicted in the movie?

    <p>Through all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the March from Selma to Montgomery on the Voting Rights Bill?

    <p>It drew national attention and pressure, leading to its passage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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