Selma to Montgomery March

Who were some of the people that came to march from Selma to Montgomery?

• Only teachers and preachers

• Only mailmen and clergymen

• Mailmen, teachers, preachers, clergymen, and washer women

• Only domestic workers

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How many miles did the march from Selma to Montgomery cover?

• 30 miles

• 54 miles

• 100 miles

• 12 miles

What was the main reason for the march from Selma to Montgomery?

• To celebrate a festival

• For a sports event

• For their constitutional right to vote

• To visit a historical site

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What did the marchers wear during the march?

• Casual clothes

• Costumes

• Suits and ties, and Sunday Best

• Sports uniforms

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Who led the march from Selma to Montgomery?

• President Johnson

• Dr. Martin Luther King

• A local mayor

• A famous actor

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What did President Johnson say in solidarity with the marchers?

• "We shall fight"

• "We shall overcome"

• "We shall retreat"

• "We shall surrender"

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How many people were marching by the end of the journey?

• 600

• 2,000

• 8,000

• 10,000

What did the marchers face during their journey?

• A hail storm of threats and hatred attacks

• A peaceful walk

• A friendly parade

• A welcoming crowd

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What did the marchers refuse to accept during their journey?

• Clubs or tear gas

• Food and water

• Shelter and rest

• Music and dance

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Where did the march from Selma to Montgomery end?

• At a local park

• At the foot of the capital in Montgomery

• At a school

• At a church

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