Selma March

How many marchers were involved in the first attempt of the march.

Almost 600 civil rights marchers, organized by the SNCC

Why was it called bloody Sunday?

Because of the many injuries were unable to reheal or were left with disabilities.

Which movement did the march support?

Civil Rights movement

What was the impact?

It greatly reduced the difference between black and white voters in the U.S. and allowed greater numbers of African Americans to participate in politics and government at the local, state and national level.

When did the first march occur?

March 7, 1965

Where did the march take place?

Selma, Alabama(going to Montgomery)

What was the results of the Selma march?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965

Why was the first attempt of the march unsuccessful?

They met at Edmund Pettus Bridge by law enforcement officers and were told that the march was unlawful.

What happened to the marchers when they refused to turn around?

They were attacked by the police with billy clubs and night sticks.

Why did they march?

to help raise awareness of the difficulty faced by black voters in the South.