Vocabulary
Definition of Segregation
separation; keeping people apart
How many sisters did Martin Luther King, Jr. have?
One
What was Martin Luther King known for?
He was a civil rights leader.
Who led the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
What was Martin Luther King, Jr.s famous speech called?
I Have a Dream...
Definition of Boycott
avoiding as a means of protest
How many brothers did Martin Luther King, Jr. have?
One
What did Martin Luther King do? And who influenced him?
MLK led non-violent protests to help achieve equal rights for African Americans. Gandhi was a major influence on MLK.
What was the cause of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
An African American woman, named Rosa Park, refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.
What was the name of the famous March that MLK helped organized?
"March on Washington"
Definition of Discrimination
unfair treatment because of race, ethnicity, gender, or age
Martin Luther King, Jr. was so smart he skipped how many grades?
Two grades
Is there a national day celebrated every year to honor MLK and what is it called?
Yes and his day is called Martin Luther King day or MLK day.
How long did it take for MLK to organized the boycott of the public transportation system?
Over a year.
How many people attended the "March on Washington"?
Over 250,000 people attended.
Definition of Assassinate
kill for political or religious reasons
Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
Atlanta, Georgia
In what year did Martin Luther King become the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
In 1964. He was just 35 years old.
What was the reaction to the bus boycott?
He was accused of interfering with business and was arrested. He faced persecution, and his home was bombed.
What issues were important to the people that attended the march?
Segregation in schools, protection from police abuse, and discrimination regarding employment.
What does MLK stand for?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
When was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
January 15, 1929
What other awards was Martin Luther King awarded?
Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Was the boycott successful?
Yes, it was, and the segregation on the Montgomery buses ended.
When did Martin Luther King give his "I Have a Dream Speech"?
During the "March on Washington".