Martin Luther King Jr. Flashcard

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What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s legal name?

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Michael King

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At what age did Martin Luther King Jr. enroll in Morehouse College?

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15

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Which college did Martin Luther King Jr. attend to earn his sociology degree?

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Morehouse College

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What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s occupation?

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Pastor

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What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

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To achieve equality for all Americans

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In which year did Martin Luther King Jr. help organize the famous 'March on Washington'?

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1963

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What did Martin Luther King Jr. state in his famous 'I have a dream' speech?

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I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

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In which year did Martin Luther King Jr. win the Nobel Peace Prize?

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1964

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What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?

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Ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender or national origin

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What is the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

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It honors the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a courageous civil rights movement leader.