King in the Wilderness

What was the main reason Dr. King went to Memphis before his assassination?

• To give a lecture at a university

• To support the sanitation workers' strike

• To lead a civil rights march

• To attend a friend's wedding

What did the 'I AM A MAN' signs symbolize in the Memphis sanitation workers' strike?

• A call for racial equality

• A demand for higher wages

• A declaration of dignity and demand for respect

• A protest against unsafe working conditions

Why did Dr. King believe he could no longer remain silent about the Vietnam War?

• He wanted to gain popularity

• He was personally affected by the war

• He believed silence was betrayal

• He was encouraged by political leaders

What was Dr. King's stance on nonviolence?

• It should be used selectively

• It was ineffective in achieving civil rights

• It was the only way to achieve justice

• It was a tactic, not a principle

What did Dr. King plan to do with the Poor People's Campaign?

• Unite different races to address economic issues

• Focus solely on African American poverty

• Run for political office

• Write a book on poverty in America

How did Dr. King react to criticism from friends and allies about his opposition to the Vietnam War?

• He reconsidered his position

• He felt betrayed and alone

• He decided to focus on civil rights

• He ignored the criticism

What was the reaction to Dr. King's assassination?

• Indifference

• Immediate peace

• Widespread riots and mourning

• National celebration

What did Dr. King's 'I've Been to the Mountaintop' speech imply?

• He was retiring from activism

• He foresaw his own death

• He was starting a new movement

• He had achieved all his goals

What was the significance of the Fair Housing Act mentioned in the context of Dr. King's death?

• It was vetoed by the president

• It had no connection to Dr. King

• It was passed as a tribute to him

• It was repealed immediately after his death

What did Dr. King struggle with personally, according to the video?

• Financial difficulties

• Fear of public speaking

• Feelings of inadequacy and depression

• Disagreements with his family