Dr. MLK and Malcolm X
On the historic march to Washington, what speech did MLK give?
"I Have A Dream"
At what age did Malcolm X drop out of high school? Why?
15, he was accused of larceny
How many times has MLK been to jail?
30 times
How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
382 days
Martin looked at the greater side of the world. What was the greater side?
All races together, with equal rights.
What was Malcolm X's strategy for protests?
Any means necessary, including violence
Why did Malcolm change his last name?
Because he believed that Little was a slave name.
When did Malcolm X first encounter racism?
Before he was born (in his mother's womb)
What year was Malcolm X born? At year did Malcolm X die?
Birth: May 19, 1925; Death: February 21, 1965
Where did MLK receive his doctoral degree?
Boston University
What age did Malcolm X and Martin Luther die?
Both Malcolm X and Martin Luther died at the age of 39.
Who shot MLK?
James Earl Ray
Who killed Malcolm X's father?
Ku Klux Klan
Who did MLK look up to?
Mahatma Ghandi
What was Malcolm's birthname and why did he change it?
Malcolm Little, because Little was his family slave name
How were Malcolm's goals different from King's?
Malcolm wanted his goals achieved by any means necessary, while King wanted to achieve his goals through peaceful protests.
What name was MLK given at birth?
Michael King Jr.
What organization was Malcolm X leader of?
Nation of Islam
Where was Malcolm born?
Omaha, Nebraska
Malcolm X was the brother of how many children?
Seven
What organization was MLK the head of?
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
What did MLK do while he was in prison?
Study for a better education and wrote letters
While in prison, to what religion did Malcolm X convert?
The Nation of Islam
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in the racial and ethnic equality of all people, nonviolent protest and the beloved community. T or F?
True
How many times was Malcolm X house burned down?
Twice
