Early life
When was MLK born?
January 15, 1929.
What was his famous speech?
"I have a Dream" speech.
What was another award he earned in school?
The Bachelor of Divinity.
What did he encourage people to do more of?
To be against slavery.
What class were black people treated in when Martin Luther King was a kid?
second class
Where was MLK born?
Atlanta, Georgia.
Gandhi.
What was one of his schools he went to?
he went to Morehouse College, then later he entered the Boston University School of Theology. Martin then went to Crozer Theological Seminary and went to Boston University as well.
Who signed the voting rights act?
President Johnson.
Did black people use the same bathroom as white people?
No they used different bathrooms and water fountains.
What was MLK's job when he was young
He was a paperboy
What was MLK's legacy?
his legacy was the significance of fighting for justice.
What years did he go to school?
1944-1948.
What is a boycott?
A boycott is when a group of people try to ban something.
Why was MLK not allowed to be with his friend?
Because his friend was white.
What did MLK want to be when he grew up?
He wanted to be a firefighter
Who was MLK influenced by?
his father.
What degree did he earn in school?
The Bachelor of Arts degree.
Why does the USA celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.?
Because he convinced many people to be against slavery and vote for human rights.
What happened to MLK's house?
Someone bombed it.
What type of family did MLK come from?
He came from a middle-class family
What was one of MLK's awards/trophies?
The NAACP Medal, the Nobel Peace Prize, the American Liberties Medallion. ( you can say one of them )
Liberal Christian thought.
who is Martin Luther kings wife?
Coretta Scott king
Who killed Martin Luther King Jr.?
James Earl Grey