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What was the consequence of Martin Luther King Jr.'s temporary departure from Selma to California?
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?
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.?
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?
What was one of the ways African Americans were prevented from voting, as depicted in the movie?
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What was the ultimate outcome of the Selma to Montgomery March?
What was the ultimate outcome of the Selma to Montgomery March?
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What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s primary role in the Selma Marches?
What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s primary role in the Selma Marches?
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What was President Johnson's stance on the Voting Rights Act?
What was President Johnson's stance on the Voting Rights Act?
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What was one of the ways African Americans were prevented from voting, as depicted in the movie?
What was one of the ways African Americans were prevented from voting, as depicted in the movie?
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What was the impact of the March from Selma to Montgomery on the Voting Rights Bill?
What was the impact of the March from Selma to Montgomery on the Voting Rights Bill?
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