Early Life/Career
Montgomery Bus Boycott
What city was the 'I Have A Dream' speech given in?
Washington D.C.
Why was Martin Luther King Jr. arrested the first time?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
What day is Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated on?
January 20 (His Birthday)
What profession ran in Martin Luther King Jr.'s family?
Preaching
What did Martin Luther King Jr. travel nationwide to get support in?
Lectures
How many times was Martin Luther King Jr. arrested?
29
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
Memphis, Tennessee
What major city was Martin Luther King Jr. born in?
Atlanta, Georgia
Which world leader did Martin Luther King Jr. gain connections with?
Mahatma Gandhi
What was fought for during the Selma March?
African American rights
What year was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in?
1968
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. attend college?
Morehouse College
Which president did Martin Luther King Jr. get support from?
John F. Kennedy
What was fought for during the Poor Peoples' campaign?
Less poverty for African Americans
What year did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a federal holiday in the United States?
1983
What inspired Martin Luther King Jr. to become a civil rights activist?
During a visit to the South, Martin Luther King Jr. witnessed the horrible conditions for African Americans.
What degree did Martin Luther King Jr. receive during university?
Bachelor in Divinity
How was Bloody Sunday important?
It showed that Afircan Americans were willing to fight for their rights.
What year did Martin Luther King Jr. receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
1964