Selma

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What questions did Mrs. Annie Lee Cooper have to answer when she was trying to register to vote?

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Mrs. Annie Lee Cooper had to answer questions related to the Preamble to the Constitution and the number of judges in Alabama.

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What was published in the local newspaper once a black person registered to vote?

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The local newspaper published the name and address of the black person who registered to vote.

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Who was the director of the F.B.I during the Selma marches?

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J. Edgar Hoover was the director of the F.B.I.

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What is a possible theme of the film 'Selma'?

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A possible theme is that progress takes patience, persistence, and unfortunately sometimes, sacrifice.

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Who was the governor of Alabama during the Selma marches?

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George Wallace was the governor of Alabama during the Selma marches.

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What was the significance of the Selma marches?

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The Selma marches were significant for highlighting the struggle for voting rights and the fight against racial discrimination.

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What role did Martin Luther King Jr. play in the Selma marches?

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a key leader and organizer of the Selma marches, advocating for civil rights.

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What was the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans.

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What was the impact of the Selma to Montgomery marches?

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The Selma to Montgomery marches led to increased national awareness of civil rights issues and contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

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What tactics were used by protesters during the Selma marches?

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Protesters used nonviolent tactics, including marches, sit-ins, and peaceful demonstrations.