Question

1. Explain the goals of the Alliance for Progress.

A: The goals of the Alliance for Progress were to aid Latin American governments and to create a "free and prosperous Latin America" that would be less likely to support Communist-inspired revolutions.

2. How did television help the civil rights movement?

A: Television brought national attention to the civil rights movement.

Answer 1

Your answer to #1 is adequate. I think your answer to #2 needs some expansion. What kind of attention, and what was the result?

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

It broadcasted images and footage of the protests, marches, and acts of discrimination, allowing people from all around the country to witness the injustices and brutality faced by African Americans. It stirred public empathy and support, which played a crucial role in mobilizing public opinion and putting pressure on the government to take action. Television coverage of events like the March on Washington and the Selma to Montgomery March further amplified the movement's message of equality and justice.