Supporters of King Flashcards
1
Q
Meier
A
’ white support was needed for the success of black equality’ king was very conscious of this and pushed for it
2
Q
C. Jones Discussing the Birmingham campaign
A
speaks of kings decisiveness and bravery
3
Q
King not afraid to condemn his own people for not willing to take part in the fight
A
‘if you can’t stand up with your people, you are not fit to be a preacher’
4
Q
Meier portrayed king as what
A
A paradox - conservative militant who adopted a pragmatic approach to the delivery of civil rights
