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What significant event did Martin Luther King Jr. lead in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955?
What significant event did Martin Luther King Jr. lead in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955?
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. found in 1957?
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. found in 1957?
What was a major influence on Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to activism?
What was a major influence on Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to activism?
What renowned speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963?
What renowned speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963?
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What prestigious award did Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964?
What prestigious award did Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964?
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Which document did Martin Luther King Jr. write while imprisoned during a march in Alabama?
Which document did Martin Luther King Jr. write while imprisoned during a march in Alabama?
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What was one of the impacts of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968?
What was one of the impacts of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968?
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Which event is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Which event is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
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What was a central theme of Martin Luther King Jr.’s activism?
What was a central theme of Martin Luther King Jr.’s activism?
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Study Notes
Martin Luther King Jr.
- Born on January 15, 1929.
- Graduated as valedictorian of Crozier Theological Seminary in 1951.
- Became pastor of a Baptist church in Montgomery, Alabama.
- Completed his PhD.
- Was a religious man, and saw racism as a sin against God.
Civil Rights Activist
- Led a city-wide bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, beginning in 1955.
- Founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957 to organize non-violent protests for civil rights.
- Worked with the SCLC to organize Black voters and civil rights protests.
- Arrested at a march in Alabama in 1963, and wrote “Letter from Birmingham Jail” while in prison.
- Led more than 20,000 people for a demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, where he delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Legacy
- Contributed to the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
- Assassinated on April 4th, 1968.
- Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 and a Congressional Gold Medal in 2004.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January.
Key Ideas and Impact
- King's peaceful approach to achieving racial justice, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, was a major turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
- His activism led to social changes, challenging the status quo.
- King’s assassination was a moment of despair but also ignited political movements, such as Black Power and Anti-Poverty movements.
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Test your knowledge about Martin Luther King Jr., his significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, and his enduring legacy. This quiz covers his early life, activism, and influential moments, including the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. Explore how his efforts have shaped civil rights in America.
