3rd Grade S.S. LEAP MLK

Use Source 1 to answer the question.
Which term is most closely related to Source 1?

• Representative democracy

• Civil disobedience

• Unalienable rights

• Limited government

Use Source 2, Source 3, and Source 4 to answer the questions.
Part A: Which reason was most important for Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement?

• He was elected as a political leader.

• He had wealth and influence in government.

• He advocated for nonviolent resistance and equality.

• He worked closely with government officials to change laws.

Part B: Which statement best explains how Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership affected the Civil Rights Movement?

• He helped to organize protests that successfully challenged segregation laws.

• He personally wrote the Civil Rights Act.

• He worked mainly with religious groups and avoided political engagement.

• He focused only on improving education for African Americans.

Use Source 3 to answer the question.

The photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. leading the Selma March, shown in Source 3, is ​​ (a)   because it was created​ during​ the event that it shows.

• evidence
• a claim
• a secondary source
• a primary source

Use Source 4 to answer the question.
Which statement describes the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Civil Rights Movement?

• He was the first African American Supreme Court Justice.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He helped lead the movement to end segregation and secure voting rights.

• He served as a senator who helped pass civil rights laws.

Use Source 4 to answer the question.
How was the Civil Rights Movement different from earlier movements for change?

• Only the Civil Rights Movement focused on racial equality.

• Only the Civil Rights Movement used nonviolent resistance to change laws.

• Only the Civil Rights Movement involved mass marches.

• Only the Civil Rights Movement sought voting rights for all citizens.

In the chart, select one correct statement for each of Martin Luther King Jr.’s actions to show how each action was important to the Civil Rights Movement.

Groups:

(a) Montgomery Bus Boycott

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(b) “I Have a Dream” speech

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(c) Selma to Montgomery March

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(d) Advocated for nonviolence

• Showed the power of peaceful protest.

• Set an example for future movements.

• Helped secure voting rights.

• Inspired people to fight for justice.

Use Source 2, Source 3, and Source 4 to answer the question.
Explain why two different accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. were important to the Civil Rights Movement. As you write, be sure to fully answer all parts of the prompt using information and examples from your knowledge of social studies.

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