Question

How did the March on Washington impact the Civil Rights Movement?

A.It ended racism in the South once and for all.


B.It persuaded Congress to pass civil rights legislation.


C.It led to a decline in activism in Civil Rights as people lost interest.


d.It caused Congress to pass anti-civil rights legislation to end protests.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held in Washington DC on August 28, 1963. The purpose of the march was to advocate and pursue support for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. During the March, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous 'I have a dream' speech.

After the March, King and other civil rights leaders met with President Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House. They discussed the need to create a civil rights legislation.

Interrupted by Kennedy's death, President Johnson finally broke the legislative stalemate in Congress.

The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were turning points in the struggle for civil rights. The two bills outlawed segregated public facilities and prohibited discriminatory practices in employment and voting.