The Selma To Montgomery Marches

What was a significant obstacle to African Americans registering to vote in Selma, Alabama?

• High registration fees

• Lack of available registration offices

• Discriminatory literacy tests

• Insufficient identification documents

What was the primary goal of the march from Selma to Montgomery?

• To protest the shooting of a young man

• To dramatize the desire of people of color to register to vote

• To demand better living conditions in Selma

• To seek medical attention for injured protestors

What happened when the marchers reached the Edmund Pettus Bridge?

• They were met by civil rights supporters

• They were allowed to pass freely

• They were confronted by Alabama State Troopers and attacked

• They held a peaceful prayer vigil

What major legislative achievement does the speaker directly attribute to the events in Selma?

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Americans with Disabilities Act