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Why did the March on Washington increase public sympathy for civil rights?
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White racists abused the marchers violently.
White marchers appeared alongside African Americans.
Protestors were arrested for violating unjust laws.
The event was peaceful.
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- White marchers appeared alongside African Americans.
- The event was peaceful.
Explanation: The March on Washington’s large, interracial turnout showed broad, national support for civil rights, and its disciplined, nonviolent character (highlighted by King’s “I Have a Dream” speech) made the movement harder for the public to dismiss. There were not widespread violent attacks or mass arrests at that March.
- White marchers appeared alongside African Americans.
- The event was peaceful.
Explanation: The March on Washington’s large, interracial turnout showed broad, national support for civil rights, and its disciplined, nonviolent character (highlighted by King’s “I Have a Dream” speech) made the movement harder for the public to dismiss. There were not widespread violent attacks or mass arrests at that March.
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