Understanding Martin Luther King Jr.

What was one of the major achievements of the civil rights movement led by Martin Luther King, Jr.?

• The legalization of segregation

• Making segregation illegal

• The establishment of new public facilities

• The increase in public transportation fares

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How did Martin Luther King, Jr.'s leadership contribute to the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• By encouraging violent protests

• By persuading followers to remain nonviolent

• By organizing a new transportation system

• By negotiating with bus companies

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What inference can be made about the impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott on other African American communities in the South?

• It discouraged further protests

• It inspired other communities to protest racial discrimination

• It led to the end of the civil rights movement

• It resulted in increased segregation

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Which of the following best describes the central idea of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s approach to civil rights?

• Violent resistance

• Nonviolent protest

• Political campaigning

• Economic boycotts

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How did Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India influence his civil rights activities?

• He adopted Gandhi's techniques of nonviolent protest

• He decided to focus on economic issues

• He began to support violent resistance

• He stopped participating in protests

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What role did the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) play in the civil rights movement?

• It organized violent protests

• It helped local organizations carry out civil rights activities

• It focused on economic development

• It provided legal assistance to protesters

What can be inferred about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s belief in the power of nonviolent protest?

• He believed it was ineffective

• He believed it could eliminate social injustice

• He thought it was too slow

• He preferred violent methods

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How did Martin Luther King, Jr.'s use of language contribute to his voice as a leader?

• By using complex legal jargon

• By speaking in a calm and persuasive manner

• By focusing on economic statistics

• By avoiding emotional appeals

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What was the significance of Rosa Parks' action in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• It led to her becoming a bus driver

• It sparked the boycott and highlighted the issue of segregation

• It resulted in her moving to another city

• It caused the boycott to end immediately

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What evidence supports the idea that the Montgomery Bus Boycott was a turning point in the civil rights movement?

• The boycott lasted only a few days

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation on buses was unconstitutional

• The boycott was ignored by the media

• The boycott led to increased bus fares

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