young Malcom
what happened to Malcom to make him hate white people
the kkk had burned down his house
who is elijah muhammad
This religious leader’s teachings strongly influenced Malcolm’s views on race during his incarceration.
what was the reason for malcom going to mecca
to perform Haji so he can seek deeper spiritualc
what did the white teacher tell Malcom that discouraged him from becoming a lawyer
he told him that even thought his grades were better than most white kids it wasn't a realistic goal for a black man
what did Malcolm associate Christianity with?
he associates Christianity with white supremacy
what did malcom see while in mecca
he saw not only black muslims he also saw white muslims too
why did Malcom reject the idea of racial harmony at a young age
he felt it was impossible within a system built on white dominance
how did Malcolm come to discover islam
while incarcerated malcoms brother
What was Malcoms idea of racial brotherhood and unity after being in mecca?
Malcolm concluded that racism not skin color was the true enemy after witnessing this in Mecca
what lesson did Malcom learn from how the authorities handled the attacks on his family
it showed him that white violence against black people often went unpunished
What personal change did Malcolm X undergo in prison that prepared him for future leadership?
Transformation from a life of crime to discipline and spiritual growth
What is the idea that people should be judged by actions and beliefs, not skin color?
Chapter 17 marks the moment when Malcolm X begins separating individual white people from the others
why did Malcom hate his grandfather and why did it add onto his hate for white people
he hated his grandfather because he raped his grandmother which led to his mom being born it added it on to his hate because his grandfather abused his white privilege
using a quote from chapter 9 where did Malcom say he had reached rock bottom but because of that he found islam
"that I had sunk to the very bottom of the American white man’s society when—soon now, in prison—I found Allah and the religion of Islam and it completely transformed my life."
using a quote from chapter 17 what was his view on white supremacy?
"white-complexioned people would come up to me, identifying themselves as Arabian, Middle Eastern or North African Muslims who happened to be visiting, studying, or living in"