nonviolently from the Bible and pacifist threads in the Christian tradition.Gandhi’s nonviolence was informed by not only his Hindu background‚ but by extensive study of other religious and moral traditions‚ including Christianity. The Montgomery Bus Boycott that was started by Rosa Parks prepare Martin Luther King Jr to become the civil rights leader. Kings leadership led the campaign to recieve great attention and helped get a victory legally and morally. Doing this had King bringing a deep
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slavery‚ emancipation‚ segregation/ Jim Crow laws. • Long term cause of growing Black Civil Rights movement building momentum and raising awareness of issue. Previous Black Civil rights campaigns that inspired and sparked e.g. Events such as Montgomery Bus Boycott which gave MLKing his first big leadership role. Also Freedom Riders‚ Brown VS board of Ed. • Birmingham was one of the worst segregated big cities in the USA • History of harsh and violent segregation and mistreatment of black citizens
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fifteen-years-old when she refused to give up her bus seat. A young girl living in Montgomery was one of first to come in contact with bus segregation and refuse‚ but not many people know that. “Black leaders believed her young age‚ complexion and low social standing did not make for a strong face for the Civil Rights Movement‚ so her act went largely unrecognized.” (Rushworth) Her age played a huge role in many reasons why she wasn’t as known as Rosa Parks‚ in her bus refusal. The painting gives off a feeling
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process of conflict-resolution and change”‚ based on his own teachings. Dr. King provided an outstanding example of how using non-violent forms of protest can ease repression. Dr. King played a prominent role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott‚ which put an end to segregation on Montgomery public buses. Dr. King was also the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference‚ which fought for civil rights of blacks. These rights became part of the Civil Rights Act‚ which helped African Americans
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1954 Martin Luther King Jr became pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery Alabama. This shows King has great courage because a Pastor takes courage because a Pastor has to be able to interact with peoples lives and be able to create an impact in peoples lives. Martin Luther King Jr. had many accomplishments that showed courage. According to nobelprize.org "king also created the Montgomery bus boycott. That shows that he has courage because to do this king had to fight against most
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He was a major leader in the famous Montgomery bus boycott of 1955. He helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference‚ which supports civil rights with a non violent approach. One of his most memorable contributions to the world is his “I have a Dream” speech. Dr. King accomplished more in 39 years of life than most will in an entire lifetime‚ and his importance cannot be overstated. The Montgomery bus boycott is one of the civil rights movement’s most famous as it
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and I will show how all of his marches‚ speeches‚ letters and views were peaceful and non violent. Mlk was first introduced into the world of black rights during the 1950s because of " The Montgomery bus boycott" as he was called in to support and gather his followers to help in this boycott. The boycott went on for 381 days but remained peaceful and passive. Thus showing that from the start Mlk had non violent views against the fight against segregation although Mlk didn’t have all the same views
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Alexander Hamilton was a more influential American than the other choices. That’s not to say that the other options are not influential. However Alexander Hamilton is simply the most influential of the handful. To start off with we have Henry Ford. Technically Ford never invented the assembly line‚ but he was a sponsor who used it to the point where it became important. A car was a luxury for America before Ford came along‚ his company soon started to develop cars the average middle-class American
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was an exception; the first grade could continue to be segregated. What was the rationale for this exception? A. language skills 6. What event‚ more than any other‚ catapulted Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. to national prominence? B. the Montgomery bus boycott 7. The Black Panther party believed in B. armed protection and protest. Chapter 29 - Civil Rights and Uncivil Liberties (1947-1969) 29-3 8. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. rose to leadership in the civil rights movement during the 1950s.
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explained about the laws separating African Americans and white people. African American children couldn’t go to the same schools as white people. They couldn’t share drinking fountains or restrooms with white people. If an African American got on a bus had to give up his or her seat for a white person.
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