Black Power

Question 1

Malcolm X

Answer 1

Was a drug dealer, pimp- and burglar.
sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Joined the nation of Islam
When he got out of prison he recruited members in Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia and New York.
he wanted to defend himself and said blacks should defend themselves.
he split from NOI and established, Organisation of Afro-Americans Unity (OAAU) he was assassinated by and NOI member in 1965

Question 2

Divisions of Civil rights, who was what?

Answer 2

MODERATE GROUPS: 
NAACP
National Urban League
committed to working through the courts, willing to work with white population.
SEMI MODERATE GROUPS:
SCLC
criticised by moderates for being more radical and criticised by radicals for being too moderate
RADICAL:
CORE
SNCC 
became more radical n the 1960's
Advocated self defence
MORE RADICAL:
Black Panthers
Malcolm X 
Stokely Carr Micheal

Disagreements over: 
Methods
Goals
Personality Clashes 
Jealousy/rivalry over media attention and public recognition.

Question 3

Ideological Splits

Answer 3

1. Issue of violence in the fight for rights
2. Extent to which black and white people should collaborate
3. How far de jure change could bring de facto change
4. Extent to which black people should seek intergration

Question 4

Why the CRM became fragmented in 1966

Answer 4

1. Personalities- Criticised MLK
2. Vietnam- over support for the war
3. Peaceful methods or violent protests
4. Collaboration with whites
5. Using the law