Malcolm X- an alternative vision Flashcards

1
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When was the Nation of Islam (organisation) established?

A

1930s

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Who was the Nation of Islam founded by? When was it founded?

A

Wallace Fard Muhammad1930

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3
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How old was Malcom when his father died?

A

6

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4
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When, for how long and what for was Malcolm sent to prison

A

-1946-10 years-as a result of his criminal activities

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5
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When was Malcolm released from prison?

A

1952

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6
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Muhammad (the leader of Nation of Islam) gave Malcolm X more responsibilty. What happened to the number of temples?

A

Between 1957 and 1959 the number of temples shot up from 27 to 49

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7
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When did Malcolm X leave the Nation of Islam?

A

March 1964

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8
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In which speech did Malcolm X advocate working within the American political system?

A

‘The Ballot or the Bullet’ (1964)

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9
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How and when did Malcolm X die?

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February 1965 he was shot 15 times at close rangeThe three men convicted of his murder were all members of the Nation of Islam

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