Question

2 the text describes the march on washington for jobs and freedom. according to the text, the event was designed to do what? a rally support for legislation forbidding discrimination by any defense contractors b shed light on the political and social challenges black americans contin to face across the country. c encourage the national association for the advancement of colored pe and the southern christian leadership conference to put aside their lo standing rivalry d unite white and black groups across the united states

Explanation:

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a significant event in the civil rights movement. Its main purpose was to highlight the political and social struggles Black Americans faced, such as racial discrimination in jobs, housing, and social rights, to push for change. Option A is too narrow (focused on defense contractors' discrimination legislation, not the main goal). Option C is incorrect as the march wasn't about resolving rivalries between civil rights organizations. Option D is not accurate as the primary focus was on Black Americans' issues, not just uniting White and Black groups. Option B aligns with the event's aim to bring attention to the challenges Black Americans continued to face nationally.

Answer:

B. shed light on the political and social challenges Black Americans continue to face across the country.