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What was the primary goal of the civil rights movement that Martin Luther King Jr. was a part of?
What was the primary goal of the civil rights movement that Martin Luther King Jr. was a part of?
- To promote economic prosperity for all Americans
- To end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans (correct)
- To expand voting rights for all citizens
- To establish a new government in the United States
Which of the following events is NOT mentioned in the text as being led or organized by Martin Luther King Jr.?
Which of the following events is NOT mentioned in the text as being led or organized by Martin Luther King Jr.?
- The 1963 march on Washington
- Becoming the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
- The 1968 riots following his assassination (correct)
- The 1955 Montgomery bus boycott
What was the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964?
What was the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964?
- It was given to him in recognition of his work combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance (correct)
- It was a reward for his successful campaign to end racial segregation
- It recognized his efforts to promote economic equality in the United States
- It was awarded to him for his leadership in the civil rights movement
Which of the following statements about Martin Luther King Jr.'s later years is NOT supported by the text?
Which of the following statements about Martin Luther King Jr.'s later years is NOT supported by the text?
What was the significance of the 1963 March on Washington that Martin Luther King Jr. helped organize?
What was the significance of the 1963 March on Washington that Martin Luther King Jr. helped organize?
What was the primary tactic used by the civil rights movement that Martin Luther King Jr. was a part of?
What was the primary tactic used by the civil rights movement that Martin Luther King Jr. was a part of?
Which of the following events is NOT mentioned in the text as occurring after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968?
Which of the following events is NOT mentioned in the text as occurring after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968?
What was the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. becoming the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference?
What was the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. becoming the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference?
How does the text describe Martin Luther King Jr.'s role in the civil rights movement?
How does the text describe Martin Luther King Jr.'s role in the civil rights movement?
What was the primary motivation behind Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights activism?
What was the primary motivation behind Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights activism?
