About KING
What type of leader was Martin Luther King Jr.?
Civil Right Leader
What was happening in the South during Martin Luther King's time?
What are civil rights law?
Laws that protect the rights of all Americans
Who was Martin Luther King
He was a civil rights leader
In a short sentence, what is the main idea of the story?
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for people's rights.
In 1955, what major thing did Martin Luther King lead?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Give me examples of how black and white people were being segregated.
1. They do not go to the same schools
2. Black people had to sit in the back of the buses.
3. Black people had to use separate restrooms and drinking fountains.
Better place and equal rights.
What is the award that he received in 1964?
Nobel Peace Prize
Use an adjective to describe Martin Luther King
strong, brave, etc.
What was King's most famous speech called?
"I Have a Dream" speech
What did African Americans boycott or stop using in 1955?
Bus
What laws were passed as a result of King's work?
When was Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed first?
January 20, 1986
Use an adjective to describe how African Americans were being treated before?
Unfair
Where was Martin Luther King born?
Atlanta, Georgia
How many days did the African Americans boycott the public buses?
381 days
What does the word segregate mean?
To be separated
Where was Martin Luther King killed?
Memphis, Tennessee
What did Martin Luther King fight for?
Civil rights/equal rights
When was Martin Luther King Jr. assasinated?
April 4, 1968
How were African Americans being treated during King's time?
They were being treated unfairly.
Where did the bus boycott happen?
Montgomery, Alabama
What did people do to honor Martin Luther King Jr.?
Clean parks, volunteer at homeless shelters, participate in community service projects.
Where did Martin Luther King deliver his speech?
In Washington, D.C.