Civil Rights Movement Key Events

The video explores the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on his early experiences with racism, his education, and the influences of Thoreau and Gandhi. It highlights key events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Birmingham protests, the March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery marches. King's commitment to non-violence and civil rights is emphasized, along with his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. The video concludes with his achievements, including the Nobel Peace Prize, and his enduring impact on civil rights.

What was one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s early experiences with accidents?

• He slipped on ice.

• He fell off a bicycle.

• He fell from a tree.

• He was hit by a baseball bat.

Why did Martin's childhood friend stop playing with him?

• They had a fight.

• They went to different schools.

• His friend's father didn't want them to be friends.

• They moved to different neighborhoods.

What did Martin Luther King Jr. learn from Henry David Thoreau?

• The significance of public speaking.

• Civil disobedience can change an evil system.

• The power of non-violent resistance.

• The importance of education.

What was the main goal of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• To lower bus fares.

• To improve public transportation.

• To end segregation on public buses.

• To integrate schools.

What was the outcome of the Children's Crusade in Birmingham?

• The protest was ignored.

• The nation was shocked by the treatment of children.

• The police stopped the protest.

• The children were sent home.

What was the main message of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• A future where people are judged by their character, not skin color.

• The importance of education.

• Economic equality for all.

• An end to the Vietnam War.

What was the purpose of the Selma to Montgomery marches?

• To end the Vietnam War.

• To protest bus segregation.

• To demand voting rights for African Americans.

• To integrate schools.

What is one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s lasting legacies?

• He ended all forms of discrimination.

• He founded the United Nations.

• He was the first African American president.

• He inspired a national holiday in his honor.