EB Details: The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The video covers the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal event in US history. It details King's role as a civil rights leader, his involvement in the Memphis sanitation workers' strike, and the events leading to his assassination by James Earl Ray. The aftermath of the assassination, including national unrest and King's enduring legacy, is also discussed.

What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s primary method of advocating for civil rights?

• Economic boycotts

• Political lobbying

• Non-violent social activism

• Armed resistance

Why did Martin Luther King Jr. travel to Memphis in 1968?

• To attend a political rally

• To support a sanitation workers' strike

• To give a university lecture

• To visit family

Who was James Earl Ray, the man who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.?

• A civil rights activist

• A career criminal and escaped convict

• A government official

• A journalist

What was the immediate reaction in American cities following King's assassination?

• Widespread celebrations

• Peaceful protests

• Increased political campaigns

• Riots and civil unrest

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

• Through annual parades in every city

• By naming a month after him

• With a national holiday every third Monday of January

• By awarding a peace prize in his name