The Fight for Voting Rights in Selma

The video discusses the importance of voting and highlights the challenges African Americans faced in exercising this right. It covers the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Martin Luther King Jr.'s efforts, and the Selma march, which aimed to bring attention to voter suppression. The video concludes with a review and quiz questions to reinforce learning.

What was a significant barrier for African Americans in voting historically?

• Lack of interest

• Transportation issues

• Complicated registration forms

• Weather conditions

Which year did the Civil Rights Act become law?

• 2001

• 1955

• 1964

• 1992

What prestigious award did Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964?

• President's Award

• Academy Award

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

What methods were used to prevent African Americans from voting?

• All of the above

• Threats of violence

• Voting fees

• Literacy tests

Why was Selma chosen for the peaceful demonstration?

• It was a large city

• It was the state capital

• It had a low number of registered African American voters

• It had a high number of registered African American voters

Who was Jimmie Lee Jackson?

• A civil rights leader

• A peaceful protester

• A state trooper

• A politician

What was the destination of the Selma to Montgomery march?

• Birmingham

• Washington D.C.

• Montgomery

• Atlanta