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Where did D. Williams serve as an assistant pastor?
Where did D. Williams serve as an assistant pastor?
In which neighborhood did Michael and Alberta grow up?
In which neighborhood did Michael and Alberta grow up?
Where did King Sr. visit sites associated with Martin Luther during his trip?
Where did King Sr. visit sites associated with Martin Luther during his trip?
What effect did the trip have on King Sr.?
What effect did the trip have on King Sr.?
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In which year was the Plessy versus Ferguson case decided?
In which year was the Plessy versus Ferguson case decided?
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What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the Plessy versus Ferguson case?
What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the Plessy versus Ferguson case?
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Where did King Jr.'s best friend live?
Where did King Jr.'s best friend live?
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What influence did activists have in the South during King Jr.'s childhood?
What influence did activists have in the South during King Jr.'s childhood?
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Which church did King Senior take over as pastor after A.D. Williams' death?
Which church did King Senior take over as pastor after A.D. Williams' death?
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Who delivered the legendary speech on the 28th of August 1963 in Washington DC?
Who delivered the legendary speech on the 28th of August 1963 in Washington DC?
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Where did the speech take place on the 28th of August 1963?
Where did the speech take place on the 28th of August 1963?
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When was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
When was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
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Where did Martin Luther King Sr. enroll for college?
Where did Martin Luther King Sr. enroll for college?
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Which state was Martin Luther King Sr. originally from?
Which state was Martin Luther King Sr. originally from?
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What was the date of the famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr.?
What was the date of the famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr.?
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Which historical figure is not associated with the civil rights movement mentioned in the text?
Which historical figure is not associated with the civil rights movement mentioned in the text?
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Where did King Sr. enroll for college?
Where did King Sr. enroll for college?
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Who delivered the legendary speech on the 28th of August 1963 in Washington DC?
Who delivered the legendary speech on the 28th of August 1963 in Washington DC?
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Where did D. Williams serve as an assistant pastor?
Where did D. Williams serve as an assistant pastor?
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Which state was Martin Luther King Sr. originally from?
Which state was Martin Luther King Sr. originally from?
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In which year was the Plessy versus Ferguson case decided?
In which year was the Plessy versus Ferguson case decided?
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Who were leaders of the civil rights movement mentioned in the text?
Who were leaders of the civil rights movement mentioned in the text?
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What was the original name on Martin Luther King Jr's birth certificate?
What was the original name on Martin Luther King Jr's birth certificate?
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In which city did Michael and Alberta live and where the Ebenezer Baptist Church was located?
In which city did Michael and Alberta live and where the Ebenezer Baptist Church was located?
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What was the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1896 Plessy versus Ferguson case?
What was the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1896 Plessy versus Ferguson case?
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Where did Martin Luther King Sr. visit sites associated with Martin Luther during his trip?
Where did Martin Luther King Sr. visit sites associated with Martin Luther during his trip?
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Which of the following best describes the racial discrimination laws in the American South during King Jr.'s childhood?
Which of the following best describes the racial discrimination laws in the American South during King Jr.'s childhood?
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Why did King Jr.'s best friend's parents inform him that he could no longer play with their son?
Why did King Jr.'s best friend's parents inform him that he could no longer play with their son?
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What effect did the trip have on Martin Luther King Sr.?
What effect did the trip have on Martin Luther King Sr.?
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In which year did Martin Luther King Jr. change his name on his birth certificate to Martin Luther King Jr.?
In which year did Martin Luther King Jr. change his name on his birth certificate to Martin Luther King Jr.?
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Where did Martin Luther King Sr. take over as pastor after A.D. Williams' death?
Where did Martin Luther King Sr. take over as pastor after A.D. Williams' death?
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What was the name of Martin's older sister?
What was the name of Martin's older sister?
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Study Notes
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Early Life
- Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929.
- His birth certificate originally read Martin Luther King, not Jr.
- He changed his name to Martin Luther King Jr. in 1934.
- He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, in the neighborhood of Auburn Avenue.
Family and Influences
- King Jr.'s family lived near the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
- His father, Martin Luther King Sr., was originally from Stockbridge, Georgia.
- King Sr. visited sites associated with Martin Luther during a trip to Germany.
- The trip had a profound effect on King Sr.
- His friend's parents forbade him from playing with King Jr. due to racial discrimination.
Civil Rights Movement
- The Plessy versus Ferguson case was decided in 1896.
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of "separate but equal" facilities in the case.
- During King Jr.'s childhood, racial discrimination laws in the American South segregated facilities.
- Leaders of the civil rights movement mentioned in the text include Martin Luther King Jr. and his father.
Others
- D. Williams served as an assistant pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
- King Sr. took over as pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church after A.D. Williams' death.
- Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his legendary speech on August 28, 1963, in Washington D.C.
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Test your knowledge about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legendary speech delivered on August 28, 1963, at the National Mall in Washington DC. Explore the impact of his words and the significance of the civil rights movement.
