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What was "Bloody Sunday"?

  • A rock concert

  • A battle during the Civil War

  • A violent event during the Selma to Montgomery marches

  • A public holiday in Selma

Answer

"Bloody Sunday" refers to March 7, 1965, when civil rights marchers were attacked by police while attempting to march from Selma to Montgomery. This event drew national attention to the struggle for voting rights.
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