I WONDER - What Was The March On Washington?

The video discusses a significant gathering on August 28, 1963, where over 250,000 people advocated for equal rights regardless of race. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech, envisioning a future of equality. The event featured various inspiring speeches and songs, contributing to the push for crucial legislative changes.

What was the main purpose of the gathering on August 28th, 1963?

• To launch a new political party

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To commemorate a historical battle

• To advocate for equal rights and opportunities

Approximately how many people attended the event on August 28th, 1963?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 50,000

• 250,000

Who delivered the famous I Have a Dream speech?

• Nelson Mandela

• Rosa Parks

• Doctor Martin Luther King Junior

• Mahatma Gandhi

What was the central theme of the I Have a Dream speech?

• Economic prosperity

• World peace

• Racial equality

• Technological advancement

What was one of the outcomes of the event featuring inspiring speeches and songs?

• It resulted in a new musical genre

• It caused a decline in civil rights movements

• It helped push for important laws to be passed

• It led to the formation of a new country