Selma Movie Test

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What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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A landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting.

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Who was the president during the Selma march?

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Lyndon B. Johnson.

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What happened during the first march in Selma?

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The sheriff and his troops violently attacked the marchers.

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What were the racist laws that the Selma marchers aimed to end?

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Laws that denied black people the right to register to vote.

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In which state is Selma located?

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Alabama.

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What was the significance of the Selma marches?

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They were pivotal in raising awareness and leading to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

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What year did the Selma marches take place?

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1965.

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What was the main goal of the Selma to Montgomery marches?

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To protest for voting rights for African Americans.

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What event is often referred to as 'Bloody Sunday'?

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The violent confrontation between marchers and law enforcement on March 7, 1965.

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Who were the main leaders of the Selma marches?

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Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders.