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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Lesson 6- Civil Rights and Voting Rights

Question 17 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

What was the goal of the Selma March?

Answer
A
force police officers to resign
B
insist that Governor Wallace secure voting rights
C
ask the Supreme Court for protection
D
ask Governor Wallace to end poll taxes

Explanation

The Selma March was part of the civil rights movement’s campaign to secure African Americans’ right to vote. Marchers sought federal protection and action to overcome barriers to voting, pressing Alabama officials and the nation to uphold voting rights. Therefore, the best choice is “insist that Governor Wallace secure voting rights.”

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