Civil Rights and Voting Rights Answers

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Which of the following events was a highlight of the March on Washington?

“I Have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King, Jr.

police preventing protestors from entering the capital

speech by President Kennedy calling for passage of the Civil Rights Act

Why did the March on Washington increase public sympathy for civil rights?Select all that apply.

White racists abused the marchers violently.

White marchers appeared alongside African Americans.

Protestors were arrested for violating unjust laws.

The event was peaceful.

3. Marchers wanted to apply pressure to .

Governor Wallace

civil rights activists

Martin Luther King, Jr.

4. Marchers wanted in Alabama.

interracial marriage

desegregation

voting rights

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