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Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
Georgia
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Martin Luther King Jr. believed in progress through the use of nonviolent means. Who was an important influence on King's philosophy?
Gandhi
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Each year, what day does MLK day fall on?
It is observed on the third Monday of January each year.
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What Movement did MLK lead?
Civil Rights Movement
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How many children did Dr. King have?
Four
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Fun Fact: MLK original birth name was ______ (Hint:MKing)
Michael King
Martin Luther King - in honor of German reformer Martin Luther.
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After college what profession did Martin Luther King Jr. enter?
Preaching in a Baptist church.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech on the steps of the ________.
Lincoln Memorial.
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How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
381 days
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What year was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day declared a U.S. national holiday?
1986.
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When was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia
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Martin Luther King Jr. believed in responding to discrimination peacefully.
A: True
B: False
True
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What do you think about the I have a Dream Speech?
Good thinking
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What was Rosa Park's role?
Montgomery Bus Boycott - Rose refused to leave her seat and move to the back of the bus for a white person.
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One of the Greatest accomplishment of the Civil Rights Movement?
Eliminated the Jim Crow Law (law use to restrict black rights)
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Name a few values that MLK has in life
Equal Rights
Empowerment
Faith/Hopeful
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When Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, he was the youngest man to receive the award. How old was he?
35
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What is your dream for the future?
I have a Dream _____________
Nice answer
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Other that speeches, how did MLK get his message out to people?
He wrote 5 books and many articles. He also met with presidents and held boycotts and peaceful marches, etc...
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Who assassinated Martin Luther King?
James Earl Ray
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Martin Luther King’s Birthday became a federal holiday under what president?
Ronald Reagan
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What was the highest degree Martin Luther King Jr. earned?
Ph D or a doctorate
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When did MLK deliver his iconic speech "I have a Dream"
August 28, 1963
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In which case did the Supreme Court decide that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board of Education
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Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis. Why was he there?
He was there in support of a strike by members of Taxi drivers