Question

1 why did 200,000 americans gather in washington, d.c., on august 28, 1963? a to attend a political rally known as the march on washington for jobs and freedom b to hear a speech by a. philip randolph, president of the brotherhood of sleeping car porters c to listen to a debate between the national association for the advancement of colored people and the southern christian leadership conference d to hear a speech delivered by president franklin d. roosevelt

Explanation:

On August 28, 1963, 200,000 Americans gathered in Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (a political rally), where MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Option B is incorrect as the march had multiple speakers, not just to hear A. Philip Randolph. Option C is wrong as there was no debate between NAACP and SCLC. Option D is incorrect as FDR died in 1945, and this event was in 1963.

Answer:

A. to attend a political rally known as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom