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The goal of the Selma March was to allow African Americans the right to vote. There were 3 different marches with the first one taking place on March 7, 1965.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe goal of the march on Selma was to garner media attention. It worked very well. The police stopped the marchers on a bridge near the city and a riot ensued where many were injured.
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When was the Selma to Montgomery march tried to stop?
The march was tried to be stopped every time that they were marching.
What law was passed as a result of the March from Selma?
the Voting Rights Act for African Americans
Who was in the March from Selma to Montgomery?
Martin Luther King Jr., and most black people from Alabama
How many selma to Montgomery marches were there?
There were three major Selma to Montgomery marches: The first march was March 7, 1965; involving 600 portestors which ended in the "Bloody Sunday" incident in which the marchers were attacked by police. The second march was on March 9, 1965 with about 2,500 protestors. However they did not go all the way to Montgomery as there was a court order against it in effect at that time. On March 21, 1965, after the court order had been recinded, 8,000 protesters marched to Mongomery under protection of Amry and National Guard troops
What was the purpose of the march on selma?
It showed that more legislation was needed to support civil rights.
What was the name of the church in Selma from which the march began on march began on march Th?
The Brown Chapel AME Church in the Selma, Alabama .
Why were American shocked by television footage of the march in Selma?
Because State troopers attacked the marchers
What obstacles did lyndon B have to face?
i would say cilvil rights
How can you continue the legacy of the Selma to Montgomery marches?
dress up as the selma and go on the montgomery march?
When did Selma Lagerlöf die?
Selma Lagerlöf died on March 16, 1940 at the age of 81.
When was Selma Urfer born?
Selma Urfer was born on March 30, 1928, in Bern, Switzerland.
In what way was the Selma March a success?
GHG
Where was the march from selma going to?
Montgomery, Alabama
How old was Selma Lagerlöf at death?
Selma Lagerlöf died on March 16, 1940 at the age of 81.
When was Selma Alispahic born?
Selma Alispahic was born on March 10, 1970, in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
When was Selma Egrei born?
Selma Egrei was born on March 16, 1949, in So Paulo, Brazil.
Where did king march to and form?
selma to route montgomery...........
