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Freedom Summer, in 1964, aimed to increase voter registration among African Americans in Mississippi and highlight the systemic racism they faced. The campaign sought to combat disenfranchisement and promote civil rights through grassroots organizing. The Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965 focused on voting rights, specifically addressing the violent oppression faced by Black voters in the South. Both events were crucial in raising national awareness and ultimately contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Why were American shocked by television footage of the march in Selma?
Because State troopers attacked the marchers
When was Selma Urfer born?
Selma Urfer was born on March 30, 1928, in Bern, Switzerland.
When did Selma Lagerlöf die?
Selma Lagerlöf died on March 16, 1940 at the age of 81.
Why did the people of selma organize a march in 1965?
Alabama
What was the name of the first Selma to Montgomery march called?
The first Selma to Montgomery march is commonly referred to as "Bloody Sunday." It took place on March 7, 1965, when civil rights activists attempted to march from Selma to Montgomery to demand voting rights. The march was violently confronted by law enforcement at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, leading to widespread outrage and increased support for the civil rights movement.
Freedom Summer and the Selma march both called attention to African Americans lack of?
voting rights
What man would most likely have opposed the Selma to Montgomery Freedom March?
George Wallace
What man would most likely have opposed to selma to Montgomery freedom march?
George Wallace
What was John Robert Lewis remembered for and why?
John Lewis is remembered for the Selma to Montgomery marches and March on Washington for Jobs and freedom of 1963.
What was the name of the church in Selma from which the march began on march began on march Th?
The Brown Chapel AME Church in the Selma, Alabama .
Why were American shocked by television footage of the march in Selma?
Because State troopers attacked the marchers
What obstacles did lyndon B have to face?
i would say cilvil rights
When did Selma Lagerlöf die?
Selma Lagerlöf died on March 16, 1940 at the age of 81.
When was Selma Urfer born?
Selma Urfer was born on March 30, 1928, in Bern, Switzerland.
How can you continue the legacy of the Selma to Montgomery marches?
dress up as the selma and go on the montgomery march?
In what way was the Selma March a success?
GHG
Where was the march from selma going to?
Montgomery, Alabama
