Peace Marches in 1963: Washington and Birmingham, Alabama
- Created by: Martha Boyd
- Created on: 08-06-13 16:47
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2. Why did JFK advise against the march through Washington?
- He feared the bad publicity the USA would get, if, like at Birmingham, the police responded violently.
- He feared it wouldn't help the discussion of the Civil Rights Bill that he was trying to pass through Congress.
- He feared violence would break out between campaigners.
- He didn't understand the purpose of the march
3. How many reporters were at the march on Washington?
- 400
- 300
- 3000
- 4000
4. On the day after the first big children's demonstration in Birmingham more children marched. This time what did the police use against them?
- Dogs and flame throwers.
- Batons and petrol bombs.
- Dogs and fire hoses.
- Dogs and tasers.
5. Why did Birmingham have the nickname 'Bombingham'?
- Because bombs were produce in factories in Birmingham throughout WW2.
- Due to the regular bombing of black houses, churches and businesses.
- Due to the regular bombing of white houses, churches and businesses by black Americans who were tired of discrimination and wanted to show it.
- Because it was bombed so much throughout WW2.
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