The March On Washington

Question 1

March on Washington

Answer 1

28th August 1963. Washington was chosen because it was the capital meaning the whitehouse and congress were there. Peaceful and good-humoured atmosphere.

Question 2

Mix of black and white people on march

Answer 2

250,000 in total of which 40,000 were white

Question 3

Kings speech

Answer 3

Gained more support for civil rights, many people began to see him as the the leader of the movement

Question 4

Historical impact of the march

Answer 4

Largest political gathering in US history
Broadcast on global TV

Question 5

What was the content of the march

Answer 5

It began with the national anthem and a prayer. Civil rights activists made speeches, ending in a speech by Martin Luther King

Question 6

Significant quotes from MLK speech 1

Answer 6

“This nation will…live out the true meaning of it’s creed”

Question 7

Significance of march on Washington

Answer 7

• Images of Birmingham inspired more white people to join black people on the march.
• the size of the crowd
• the global politics
• kings speech
• black and whites protesting together

Question 8

Significant quotes from MLK speech 2

Answer 8

“I have a dream that my four little children will not be judged by the colour of their skin”

Question 9

Significant quotes from MLK speech 3

Answer 9

“Sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together.