Personal History
Famous Speech
Civil Rights
100
What year was Martin Luther King Jr was born?
1929
100
What was Martin Luther King Jr's famous speech called?
"I have a dream"
100
Black children could not attend the same ________ as white children.
school
200
In what state was Martin Luther King Jr born?
Georgia
200
Where did Martin Luther King Jr give his famous speech?
Washington D.C.
200
Black Americans had to use separate _____________ in some states.
restrooms, restaurants, theaters, or swimming pools
300
What was Martin Luther King Jr's occupation?
a Christian minister
300
How many people attended his speech?
a quarter million people
300
Martin Luther King Jr. help lead peaceful __________ to change unfair laws.
Protests
400
When do we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr?
The third Monday in January
400
In his speech, Martin Luther King Jr. said, "People should be judged by their hearts, not by their ______ _______?
skin color
400
What happened to Martin Luther King Jr. when he fought for equal rights?
He got arrested, attacked, and eventually assassinated for his beliefs.
500
Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr?
because he fought for civil rights and believed all Americans should be treated fairly, no matter their skin color
500
His speech helped bring about new __________ that created equal rights for all Americans.
laws
500
Treating someone differently because of their skin color is called ___________ .
racism
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