Which statements accurately describe the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.

President Johnson was shocked by the police brutality and called it "an American tragedy."

B.

State troopers and local police escorted the marchers to ensure their safety.

C.

Governor George Wallace welcomed the marchers upon their arrival at the state capitol.

D.

The first time marchers tried to cross the bridge, they were attacked and beaten by the police.

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Jayvon Peck

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22 August, 11:52

Which statements accurately describe the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.

President Johnson was shocked by the police brutality and called it "an American tragedy."

B.

State troopers and local police escorted the marchers to ensure their safety.

C.

Governor George Wallace welcomed the marchers upon their arrival at the state capitol.

D.

The first time marchers tried to cross the bridge, they were attacked and beaten by the police.

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Jaelynn Johnston · Answer 1

"A. President Johnson was shocked by the police brutality and called it "an American tragedy." and " The first time marchers tried to cross the bridge, they were attacked and beaten by the police" are both correct. This was the first time many white people had seen this kind of violence against blacks.