What was the purpose of the march on Washington in August of 1963?
A. to protest Brown v. Board of Education
B. to push for the passage of the Civil Rights Act
C. to get Martin Luther King, Jr. released from prison in Birmingham.
D. to draw attention to the lynching of young African American men.

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What was the purpose of the march on Washington in August of 1963? 
A. to protest Brown v. Board of Education
B. to push for the passage of the Civil Rights Act
C. to get Martin Luther King, Jr. released from prison in Birmingham.
D. to draw attention to the lynching of young African American men.

anonymous · Answer

the answer is B. to push for the passage of the Civil Rights Act

anonymous · Answer

That is what I put and it said it's wrong I just wanted to make sure I was right before I messaged my teacher. Thank you so much!

anonymous · Answer

The answer is B because that's when MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Also, this march helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

anonymous · Answer

Your welcome, @Coday12 , and Thank you for confirming my answer;) @geovannie.rodriguez1