The 1965 Selma march was undertaken by civil rights advocates in ...

[jessicacav]

The 1965 Selma march was undertaken by civil rights advocates in order to
 
  a. bring attention to unfair and unlawful voter registration practices.
   b. introduce civil rights leaders to the local political community.
  c. safely escort voter registrars to the state capital of Montgomery.
  d. draw national attention to discriminatory housing practices in Selma.

Question 2

Which of the following best explains why the white primary was effective in accomplishing its goal?
 
  a. In the South, the poll tax was so high for primary elections that it was difficult to vote for those with very low incomes.
   b. In the South, the Democratic primary election functioned like a general election as the Democratic Party was the predominant political force.
   c. In the South, disenfranchisement was a direct and clear method of violating a constitutional amendment.
  d. Literacy tests served to force voters to learn about candidates before they would be permitted to vote in the South.

[tranoy]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b

[jessicacav]

Gracias!

[cpetit11]

Excellent