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QuizMultiple Choice

Civil Rights and Voting Rights

Question 11 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

An important effect of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was that

Answer
A
it raised awareness of civil rights through TV coverage.
B
it negatively affected national opinion about civil rights.
C
it divided supporters of civil rights into two groups.
D
it helped ensure the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

Explanation

The March on Washington in 1963 brought a large civil rights demonstration to national attention, and television coverage helped viewers across the country see its message and scale. This raised awareness and support for civil rights. The march is more directly associated with building momentum for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 than with ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act.

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