Selma to Montgomery March Analysis

The transcript recounts the events of the Selma to Montgomery marches, starting with the initial march on March 7th, where marchers faced violent opposition from police. The narrative describes the chaos and violence on the bridge, the personal impact on the narrator and their sister, and the subsequent legal battle led by Dr. King. The final successful march, protected by the same police who initially opposed them, led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act, removing barriers to voting.

What was the initial response of the police when the marchers reached the bridge on March 7th?

• They joined the marchers in solidarity.

• They allowed the marchers to pass.

• They blocked the marchers and ordered them to return.

• They provided an escort to Montgomery.

What was the immediate reaction of the marchers when they encountered violence on the bridge?

• They knelt and prayed.

• They continued marching forward.

• They retreated back to the church.

• They fought back against the police.

What caused the marchers to panic during the confrontation on the bridge?

• The sound of gunshots.

• The sight of police reinforcements.

• The arrival of military forces.

• The use of tear gas.

What was the condition of the narrator's sister after the violence on the bridge?

• She was unharmed.

• She had minor bruises.

• She was arrested by the police.

• She required stitches for a head wound.

Who led the prayer during the second attempt to cross the bridge?

• The narrator

• Dr. ABY

• A local pastor

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What legal action was taken to ensure the march from Selma to Montgomery could proceed?

• A public protest was organized.

• A letter was sent to the President.

• A petition was signed by the marchers.

• A court order was applied for and granted.

How did the role of the police change during the successful march to Montgomery?

• They continued to block the marchers.

• They provided protection for the marchers.

• They ignored the marchers.

• They joined the marchers in protest.

How long did it take for the marchers to reach Montgomery from Selma?

• One day

• Three days

• Five days

• Seven days

What significant legislation was signed as a result of the march?

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Equal Pay Act

What did the Voting Rights Act accomplish?

• It provided free education for all.

• It removed obstacles to voting.

• It ended segregation in schools.

• It established a minimum wage.