Selma march 1963 Flashcards
1
Q
what were they protesting for?
A
to allow registered black voters in the south
2
Q
how far did the protesters march?
A
54 miles
3
Q
where did they march to?
A
they marched from Selma to Montgomery
4
Q
Who was the leader of this March?
A
John Lewis
5
Q
what happened when the protesters got to Montgomery?
A
they were greeted with violence from the Alabama law enforcements
6
Q
What is the March successful?
A
Yes
7
Q
What did they achieve?
A
Black people finally had the right to vote
8
Q
What day was the march on?
A
The 7th of March 1963
