Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War Quiz

What year did Martin Luther King Jr. give his speech on the Vietnam War?

• 1965

• 1966

• 1967

• 1968

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According to Martin Luther King Jr., what was the effect of the program created in 1964 to fight poverty?

• It successfully reduced poverty

• It was ruined by military spending

• It increased poverty levels

• It was never implemented

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Why does Martin Luther King Jr. believe young Black men are more likely to fight in the Vietnam War?

• They are more patriotic

• They are denied freedom at home

• They are better trained

• They volunteer more often

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What organization did Martin Luther King Jr. and others form in 1957?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• The Peace Corps

• The United Nations

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What does Martin Luther King Jr. believe is necessary for true freedom in the United States?

• Economic prosperity

• Military strength

• Complete freedom for the descendants of slaves

• Political reform

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What did Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964 that he felt increased his responsibility to work for peace?

• The Presidential Medal of Freedom

• The Nobel Peace Prize

• The Congressional Gold Medal

• The Pulitzer Prize

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What historical document did Vietnam quote when declaring independence in 1945?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The United Nations Charter

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What did Dr. King say the United States was doing to Vietnam?

• Bombing Vietnam

• Providing aid

• Building schools

• Supporting peace talks

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What does Dr. King argue is the true meaning and value of compassion and nonviolence?

• Understanding an enemy’s point of view

• Winning a war

• Gaining political power

• Achieving economic success

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What message does Dr. King quote from Buddhist leaders in Vietnam?

• The war is creating hate

• The war is bringing peace

• The war is improving relations

• The war is boosting the economy

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