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Which civilization did not utilize slave labor at any point in human history?
What group initially worked as indentured servants in Virginia before being replaced by African slaves?
Who led a rebellion against William Berkeley in Virginia?
Study Notes
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a key figure in the Black civil rights movement.
- He formed the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) for grassroots organizing.
- King and his supporters committed to non-violent protests and civil disobedience.
- They staged many marches and protests, including the March on Washington D.C. in 1963.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in public facilities based on color, religion, sex, and national origin.
- The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed the denial of suffrage to African Americans through literacy tests, poll taxes, or any other means of disenfranchisement.
- Legislative change was a result of organizing and demonstrating.
- Voting rights became within reach for Black voters.
- King's "I have a dream" speech inspired many to support racial equality.
- King's strategy was to create social change by disrupting civil order but rejecting violent acts of opposition.
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How much do you know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement? Test your knowledge with this quiz! Learn about King's non-violent approach to activism, the formation of the SCLC, and the impact of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. Discover how King inspired change through peaceful demonstrations and civil disobedience. See how much you know about this pivotal moment in American history. Keywords: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights Movement, non-viol
