Malcolm X & MLK

Montgomery Bus boycott

381 days, african americans refused to ride buses, was inconvenient because people had to walk to where they wanted to go

What were the pros of fighting back? (violence)

Ability to fight back, feeling of power, draws a lot of attention, potentially decreases opposition, easy to fight, appeals to natural human habits, quicker results

What was Malcolm X's opinion about violence?

If they are violent, don't not be violent back

What were the cons of fighting back? (violence)

Jail (longer jail time/violent defender), reinforce negative racial stereotypes, non-long term results, reciprocal violence, greater likelihood of death, less inclusive

What were the pros of being non-violent?

Most acts are constitutionally protected, historically more successful, moral upperhand, less chance of violence, promotes change, breaks racial stereotypes, gave minorities a voice

What did Malcolm X believe in that MLK didn't?

Segregation first until equal in power

What did MLK do to practice non-violent protest?

Sit-ins, boycotts, marches, speeches, rallies

What group was Malcolm X 2nd in command in?

The Nation of Islam's aka Black Muslims

Malcolm X was a...?

doctrine of "self defense"

What were the cons of being non-violent?

physically hurt, takes a long time, jail (non-violent offender), feeling powerless at times