Vocabulary
What does equality mean?
The condition in which everyone has the same rights
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
Atlanta, Georgia
What is Martin Luther King's wife's name?
Coretta Scott King
Where did Dr. King give his "I Have a Dream Speech"?
Washington, DC
What does protest mean?
To act in a way that expresses strong disagreement or disapproval
When was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
January 15, 1929
What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s first job?
A minister
What date did he give his speech?
August 28, 1963
What does segregated mean?
Kept apart on the basis of group differences, especially race
How many siblings did he have?
2 siblings: 1 brother and 1 sister
True or False
Martin Luther King became a Civil Rights Activist?
True
How many people attended the march where Dr. King gave his speech?
250,000
What are civil rights?
Legal, social, and economic rights that guarantee freedom and equality for all citizens.
What was one activity he liked to do?
played sports or took music lessons
April 4, 1968
What was his speech about?
He shared his dream that one day, people of all colors would live together peacefully and be free from judgement or mistreatment because of their skin color.
What does nonviolent mean?
peaceful
How old was Martin when he went to college?
15
How many children did Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King have?
4 children
What were people marching for when they hear Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech?
They were marching for freedom, rights, and dignity for all people.