The March on Washington Overview

What was the main purpose of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held on August 28, 1963?

• To celebrate the end of racial discrimination

• To protest racial discrimination and support civil rights legislation

• To promote economic policies

• To commemorate the end of the Civil War

Who was the main organizer of the March on Washington?

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• John Lewis

• Bayard Rustin

• A. Philip Randolph

Which of the following was NOT one of the "Big Six" leaders involved in organizing the March on Washington?

• James Farmer

• Rosa Parks

• Roy Wilkins

• Whitney Young

Where did the March on Washington take place?

• Central Park, New York

• The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

• Times Square, New York

• The White House, Washington, D.C.

Which famous speech was delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. during the March on Washington?

• "I Have a Dream"

• "The Gettysburg Address"

• "The Emancipation Proclamation"

• "The Four Freedoms"

Which of the following artists performed at the March on Washington?

• Elvis Presley

• Bob Dylan

• Aretha Franklin

• The Beatles

What significant legislation was influenced by the March on Washington?

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Fair Housing Act of 1968

• The Social Security Act of 1935

Which of the following statements was emphasized by Martin Luther King, Jr. in his speech?

• "All men are created equal."

• "Ask not what your country can do for you."

• "Give me liberty, or give me death."

• "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

Which civil rights leader was the final official speaker at the March on Washington?

• John Lewis

• A. Philip Randolph

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Roy Wilkins

What was one of the key outcomes of the March on Washington?

• The end of the Vietnam War

• The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The election of the first Black president

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence