What was the purpose of the march on Washington in August of 1963?

A. to protest Brown v. Board of Education

B. to push for the passage of the Civil Rights Act

C. to get Martin Luther King, Jr. released from prison in Birmingham.

D. to draw attention to the lynching of young African American men.

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Kaylee Thompson

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8 December, 23:07

What was the purpose of the march on Washington in August of 1963?

A. to protest Brown v. Board of Education

B. to push for the passage of the Civil Rights Act

C. to get Martin Luther King, Jr. released from prison in Birmingham.

D. to draw attention to the lynching of young African American men.

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Carlee Hurley · Answer 1

The correct answer here is the option B.

The March on Washington occurred August in the year 1963. The purpose of this action was to gather support for the passing of the Civil Rights act. About 250.000 people were a part of the march and it was during this ceremony that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous I Have a Dream speech.

Micheal Yoder · Answer 2

The purpose of the march on Washington on August 28, 1963 was to push for the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Martin Luther King also delivered his now "I Have A Dream" speech that day.

What was the purpose of the march on Washington in August of 1963?A. to protest Brown v. Board of EducationB. to push for the passage of the Civil Rights ActC. to get Martin Luther King, Jr. released from prison in Birmingham.D. to draw attention to the lynching of young African American men.