Question
How did the March on Washington affect the civil rights movement?
A.
Despite the overwhelming crowds, many leaders of the movement considered the march a failure as the event received little national media attention.
B.
With its dramatic turnout and powerful speeches, the march helped to increase pressure on political leaders to support federal civil rights legislation.
C.
Due to the violence that erupted at the event and the large number of arrests, public support for the movement and its goals declined considerably.
D.
Because the march failed to desegregate the nation's capital, civil rights leaders began to encourage the use of less peaceful means of protest.
A.
Despite the overwhelming crowds, many leaders of the movement considered the march a failure as the event received little national media attention.
B.
With its dramatic turnout and powerful speeches, the march helped to increase pressure on political leaders to support federal civil rights legislation.
C.
Due to the violence that erupted at the event and the large number of arrests, public support for the movement and its goals declined considerably.
D.
Because the march failed to desegregate the nation's capital, civil rights leaders began to encourage the use of less peaceful means of protest.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
**B. With its dramatic turnout and powerful speeches, the march helped to increase pressure on political leaders to support federal civil rights legislation.**
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, held on August 28, 1963, was a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. It drew over 250,000 participants and featured notable speeches, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The event significantly raised awareness and support for civil rights issues and contributed to the passage of landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
**B. With its dramatic turnout and powerful speeches, the march helped to increase pressure on political leaders to support federal civil rights legislation.**
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, held on August 28, 1963, was a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. It drew over 250,000 participants and featured notable speeches, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The event significantly raised awareness and support for civil rights issues and contributed to the passage of landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.