MLK Flashcards
When was MLK born?
15 January 1929
Where did MLK grow up?
Atlanta, Georgia
What does the word prejudice
Judging people of their looks
What does discrimination mean
Bullying someone because they’re different
What does segregation mean
Separating people based of their race
3 examples of racism in southern USA at the time of MLK
Black people had to get off the bus one the white only section was full.
They had different schools and the white school was more funded than the black
Members of the KKK hanged, black
people without trial
What is the golden rule and what it means
What are you doing to people? People will do it on to you. This is saying treat people how you want to be treated
An Indian leader influenced MLK, what was his name?
Gandhi
Who shot and killed MLK
James Earl Ray
Where Was MLK’s assassination?
2nd floor balcony, lorrian motel
Give two of MLK’s principles of nonviolence, there were six
Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people
Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding
The aftermath of trying to find James Earl Ray
Ray was arrested at London Heathrow Airport, two months later
What can young people learn from MLK today?
Love others
Always dream big
Don’t judge by appearance
Stand up for what is right
Why was MLK flight delayed in April 1968
Bomb threats
