Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement

The video explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s role in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting his advocacy for nonviolence and equality. It covers key events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and his 'I Have a Dream' speech. King's broader vision included economic justice and opposition to the Vietnam War. His legacy continues to inspire efforts for a just and equitable society.

What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s profession before becoming a leader in the Civil Rights Movement?

• Lawyer

• Baptist Minister

• Teacher

• Politician

What event sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The March on Washington

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• It led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The boycott was unsuccessful

• It resulted in the arrest of Martin Luther King Jr.

• Segregation on buses was declared unconstitutional

What did Martin Luther King Jr. write while he was jailed in Birmingham?

• His autobiography

• A letter to white clergymen

• A letter to the President

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What was the main message of King's letter from Birmingham Jail?

• I have a dream

• Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere

• All men are created equal

• Justice delayed is justice denied

Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• In Montgomery, Alabama

• At the White House

• In Birmingham, Alabama

• At the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington

What was a significant result of the March on Washington?

• The end of the Vietnam War

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott

• The election of Martin Luther King Jr. as President

What broader issues did Martin Luther King Jr. address beyond racial equality?

• Women's rights

• Education reform

• Economic justice and opposition to the Vietnam War

• Environmental issues

How is Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy honored in the United States?

• By erecting a statue in every state

• By naming a national park after him

• Through a national holiday on his birthday

• Through a dedicated museum

What does Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy remind us about change?

• Change is unnecessary

• Change is possible and necessary

• Change is only for the privileged

• Change is impossible