The primary political goal of the three Selma to Montgomery marches was raising awareness of the voting restrictions that Black Americans faced. These marches, particularly the first one known as "Bloody Sunday" on March 7, 1965, were aimed at highlighting the systemic barriers to voting for African Americans in the South and were pivotal in the eventual passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
what was the primary political goal of the three selma to montgomery marches
preventing discrimination in the college applications process
improving economic opportunities for Black Americans
raising awareness of the voting restrictions Black Americans faced
ending. the currently legal segregation in interstate bus transportation
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