On Violence
By Frantz Fanon
By Frantz Fanon
Decolonization requires ________?
Violence
Why was Dr. King jailed in Birmingham?
For leading nonviolent protests against racial segregation
It is only under a _____ structure that women "pay perhaps too high a price" for emancipation.
patriarchal
What was the main issue being protested at Standing Rock?
The construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline
What policy is known to relate to Native Americans in Education?
Assimilation
Fanon includes the line, "The last shall be _____."
First
King defines two types of laws in his letter. What is the difference between a just law and an unjust law?
A just law uplifts human dignity and aligns with moral law; an unjust law degrades human personality and creates inequality.
What task, when placed upon Black and Third World women, does Lorde call a "tragic repetition of racist patriarchal thought"?
The task of educating white women about their existence and differences.
Why did the speaker emphasize the importance of Indigenous people telling their own stories instead of letting outsiders do it?
Because storytelling is power — it allows Indigenous people to reclaim their identity, challenge misrepresentation, and heal historical trauma.
The thought was to kill the Indian and _______ _______ ______?
Save the Man
Fanon claims this class becomes revolutionary because they have nothing to gain from colonial society.
Peasants
What did Dr. King mean when he said, “Justice too long delayed is justice denied”?
He meant that asking people to “wait” for equality only allows injustice to continue — delaying justice is the same as denying it.
Using the tools of a racist patriarchy to examine its own fruits means that only the most _____ perimeters of change are possible.
narrow
What made the speaker’s photographs at Standing Rock unique compared to mainstream media coverage?
His photos came from an Indigenous perspective, focusing on ceremony, prayer, and resilience — not just conflict or police tension.
How does the legacy of these boarding schools still affect the Native communities today?
Loss of Language, Cultural Disconnection, Ongoing inequities, and mistrust of institutions
According to Fanon, why do religious and ritual practices (eg trance, dance, spirit possession) play an important role in colonized societies pre-revolution?
They act as psychological outlets for repressed rage; symbolic ways to release aggression when direct resistance is impossible.
Who did Dr. King criticize for being more devoted to “order” than to “justice”?
The white moderate — people who claimed to support equality but opposed protests and direct action.
Lorde makes a distinction between the passive "be" and the active "______"
being
How did the speaker involve Indigenous youth in storytelling at Standing Rock?
He gave them disposable cameras so they could capture their own experiences and learn the power of storytelling.
Who founded the first major Native American boarding school?
Captain Richard Henry Pratt
How does Fanon’s concept of “cleansing violence” differ from mere vengeance or destruction?
Not driven by hatred but by the need for psychological and social rebirth
What are the four basic steps of a nonviolent campaign that King outlines in the letter?
1. Collect the facts to prove injustice, 2. Attempt negotiation, 3. Practice self-purification, and 4. Engage in direct action.
What is the meaning of the phrase "the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house?
Using the oppressive methods of a racist patriarchy cannot lead to true liberation for all.
What lesson did the speaker say Indigenous people can teach through storytelling?
That telling their own stories helps reclaim identity, heal historical trauma, and preserve culture for future generations.
What kinds of punishments did students face for disobedience or speaking their language?
Physical punishment, isolation, cutting of hair, or forced labor.