Child hood
Who was Martin Luther King Jr. named after?
His father, Martin Luther King Sr.
Dr. King is known as a ______ ________ leader.
civil rights
How was Martin Luther King Jr. killed?
He was shot
Non-violence protest
Protests without violence (peaceful)
What is the name of Martin's wife?
Coretta Scott
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
Atlanta, Georgia
What is Martin Luther King Jr.'s most famous speech?
"I Have A Dream"
Where was he killed?
Loraine Motel, Memphis Tennessee
Contribution
The act of giving or doing something to help others.
True or False
Martin Luther King Jr. was a president of the United States of America
When was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
January 15th 1929
What was Martin Luther King Jr. fighting for?
Equality and fairness for all people
What year did Martin Luther King Jr. die?
April 4, 1968
Segregation
the act of keeping people apart from other people.
How many children did Martin have?
4
*bonus*
What as a child made Martin Luther King want to fight for justice?
His white best friend said they could not be friends anymore because his dad said so.
Martin Luther King Jr. was inspired by Rosa Parks to lead the _______ ________ boycott.
Montgomery bus boycott
*bonus*
Who killed Martin Luther King Jr.?
James Earl Ray
Boycott
refusal to buy or use something
Bonus
When is the holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated?
The third Monday in January
Commemorate
To honor or preserve the memory of a special person or event