Martin Luther King, Washington March Flashcards
1
Q
How did Martin Luther King Jr become well known?
A
His involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott
2
Q
What was Martin Luther King Jr like?
A
- Charismatic
- Well-educated Baptist minister
- Powerful speeches
- Commitment to non-violent protest, inspired by Gandhi
3
Q
What was King’s goal?
A
- To provoke violent reactions from white racists
- To gain media attention, which could pressure federal authorities
4
Q
Why was Martin Luther King careful to occupy moral high ground in politics?
A
- Made it hard to criticise him and his campaigns
- Violence would: alienate the president, confirm the stereotypes the whites believed they had (law-breaking, murderous)
5
Q
When was the Washington March?
A
August 1963
6
Q
What was the ‘climax’ of the Washington March?
A
Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a Dream speech’
7
Q
What was the aim of the Washington March?
A
To pressure Congress to pass civil rights legislation
8
Q
What was involved in the Washington March?
A
- Peaceful march
- 250,000 people, both black and white
- Media coverage
9
Q
How was King’s vision shared with the public?
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- One of the most influential speeches of the 20th century
- Calling for racial equality and full integration
- People judged by character, not skin colour
10
Q
How did Martin Luther King’s speech contribute to the civil rights movement?
A
- Indirectly responsible
- Strengthened moral argument for the movement
- Gained global recognition
- Received Nobel Peace Prize
