Vocab
Civil Rights
The rights that are granted to every citizen to be treated fairly and equally.
What did Martins father do for a job?
Martins father was a reverend / minister.
What were the 9 kids who were the first to integrate into a school in little rock nicknamed?
They were nicknamed the little rock 9.
How old was Martin when he went to college?
Matin was 15
Boycott
Refusal to deal with a person, store, or organization until certain conditions are met, agreed to or both.
What did martins mother do for a job?
Martins mother was a teacher.
What was it called when people attended nonviolent protests where people refused to move from segregated seating areas?
How many colleges did Martin go to?
Martin went to 3 colleges.
Diverse
Having a variety of something, particularly a variety of different people.
What is the name of Martins wife?
What were Freedom Rides?
Nonviolent protests where supporters rode on bused from the North to the South to challenge Segregated buses.
Where did Martin write his most famous writing?
He wrote it in jail. (They were letters from jail)
Poverty
The state of being very poor.
What is the name of Martins first daughter?
What was the children's crusade?
The children's crusade was when a group of teenagers and children prepared a peaceful protest in Birmingham, were met with violence from the police commissioner.
Where was Martin born?
Equality
What church did both Martin and his Father preach at?
Martin and his father preached at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Why did they march on Washington?
They marched on Washington for Jobs and support.
Who bailed Martin out of jail when he was arrested at the Children's Crusade?
Senator John F Kennedy, who later became President John F Kennedy.