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Who did Martin Luther King Jr. marry while he was in Boston?
Who did Martin Luther King Jr. marry while he was in Boston?
- A member of the Montgomery Improvement Association
- A civil rights advocate
- A white passenger
- A native Alabamian (correct)
What incident led to the formation of the Montgomery Improvement Association?
What incident led to the formation of the Montgomery Improvement Association?
- Rosa Parks refusing to give up her bus seat (correct)
- King's first speech as president
- A boycott of the transit system
- The desegregation of the city's buses
Why was Martin Luther King Jr. chosen as the leader of the boycott?
Why was Martin Luther King Jr. chosen as the leader of the boycott?
- He was a young, well-trained man (correct)
- He had made enemies in town
- He had connections to the transit system
- He was not respected by the activists
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. lead?
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. lead?
When did Martin Luther King Jr. win the Nobel Peace Prize?
When did Martin Luther King Jr. win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. grow up?
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. grow up?
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. attend college?
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. attend college?
What event had a traumatic impact on Martin Luther King Jr. during his childhood?
What event had a traumatic impact on Martin Luther King Jr. during his childhood?
Which college did Martin Luther King Jr. attend for his doctoral study?
Which college did Martin Luther King Jr. attend for his doctoral study?
What was the name of Martin Luther King Jr.'s first son?
What was the name of Martin Luther King Jr.'s first son?
Who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus?
Who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus?
What was Rosa Parks fined for violating?
What was Rosa Parks fined for violating?
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. help found?
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. help found?
What inspired Martin Luther King Jr. to commit to nonviolence?
What inspired Martin Luther King Jr. to commit to nonviolence?
Which event led to President Johnson signing the 1965 Voting Rights Act?
Which event led to President Johnson signing the 1965 Voting Rights Act?
In which cities did Martin Luther King Jr. expand his civil rights efforts after the peaceful protest?
In which cities did Martin Luther King Jr. expand his civil rights efforts after the peaceful protest?
What criticism did King face from Black militants?
What criticism did King face from Black militants?
What did King link to discrimination to address the criticism he faced?
What did King link to discrimination to address the criticism he faced?
Which organization did the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee work closely with?
Which organization did the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee work closely with?
What event led to the end of segregation at lunch counters in 27 southern cities?
What event led to the end of segregation at lunch counters in 27 southern cities?
Which city did Martin Luther King Jr. organize a demonstration in that drew nationwide attention?
Which city did Martin Luther King Jr. organize a demonstration in that drew nationwide attention?
What major event did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?
What major event did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. lead?
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. lead?
Which event led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964?
Which event led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964?
Which legislation eliminated barriers to voting for African-Americans?
Which legislation eliminated barriers to voting for African-Americans?
What did Martin Luther King Jr. focus on during his later years of activism?
What did Martin Luther King Jr. focus on during his later years of activism?
Which movement did Martin Luther King, Jr. lead to achieve legal equality for African-Americans in the United States?
Which movement did Martin Luther King, Jr. lead to achieve legal equality for African-Americans in the United States?
What methods did Martin Luther King, Jr. use in his nonviolent resistance?
What methods did Martin Luther King, Jr. use in his nonviolent resistance?
What are some of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most revered orations and writings?
What are some of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most revered orations and writings?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in Atlanta, Georgia.
- He attended Morehouse College in Atlanta for his undergraduate degree.
- He then attended Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Pennsylvania, for his divinity degree.
- He attended Boston University for his doctoral study.
Career and Activism
- Martin Luther King Jr. married Coretta Scott while in Boston.
- He led the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- King was chosen as the leader of the boycott due to his charisma and oratory skills.
- He led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
- He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
Significant Events and Speeches
- The Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest, led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery.
- The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where King delivered his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech, drew nationwide attention.
- The 1965 Selma to Montgomery Marches led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
Nonviolent Resistance and Criticism
- King's commitment to nonviolence was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy.
- He faced criticism from Black militants for his nonviolent approach.
- To address this criticism, King linked discrimination to poverty and unemployment.
Collaborations and Organizations
- King helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
- The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) worked closely with the SCLC.
- King collaborated with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and other civil rights organizations.
Later Years and Legacy
- During his later years of activism, King focused on addressing poverty and discrimination.
- He led the Civil Rights Movement to achieve legal equality for African-Americans in the United States.
- His nonviolent resistance methods included civil disobedience, boycotts, and marches.
- Some of King's most revered orations and writings include "I Have a Dream," "Letter from Birmingham Jail," and "Where Do We Go From Here?"
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