Martin Luther King and the March on Washington Flashcards
1
Q
When was MLK’s march on Washington?
A
August 1963
2
Q
Why were campaigners fighting for a civil rights bill?
A
The rights for blacks to vote fairly became a priority
3
Q
In August 1963, how many people did MLK organise to march on Washington?
A
200,000 blacks
50,000 whites
4
Q
Why were they marching on Washington?
A
To pressure JFK to pass a civil rights bill
5
Q
What speech did MLK give?
A
His “I have a dream speech”
It had a tremendous impact on American public opinion
