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Directions: Choose two civil rights advocates from the list below and answer the following guided questions in the
appropriate box.
Malcom X
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
GUIDED QUESTIONS
Which civil rights event in
history does this person
most associate with?
Please explain in detail.
When and where did this
person primarily advocate
for civil rights?
What was the outcome of
this person’s contributions
to the civil rights
movement?
If you could ask this person
a question, what would
you ask them?
A. Philip Randolph
Thurgood Marshall
CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER:
DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is associated
with organizing peaceful demonstrations
throughout the Civil Rights Movement.
MLK Jr. became famous for his
contributions made during the
Montgomery bus boycott in 1955. In
1963 MLK Jr. was violently arrested
during the Birmingham, Alabama
demonstrations resulting in the famous
“Letter from Birmingham Jail” that urged
supporters of civil rights to pursue legal
channels for social change. MLK Jr. also
marched on Washington in 1963,
advocating for equality in jobs where he
delivered his famous “I Have a Dream”
speech.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. advocated for
civil rights during the 1950’s and 1960’s
across America to include, New York,
Florida, Alabama and Washington D.C.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired
countless Americans to join the
movement and fight for civil rights for
African Americans. MLK Jr. was awarded
the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his
contributions toward human equality. His
contributions lead to equal voting rights
for all African Americans and the
elimination of segregated public facilities.
Growing up, who was your role model?
Who did you turn to for inspiration?
Rosa Parks
James Farmer
CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER:
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is most remembered for defying
racial segregation by refusing to sit in the
“colored section” of a public bus. She was
arrested on December 1st, 1955 and
charged with violating local ordinance
which carried a $14 fine. Her actions lead
to the organization of the Montgomery Bus
Boycott in 1955 and lasted just over one
year. African Americans boycotted the
Montgomery transportation and chose to
walk in protest rather than ride the bus.
The event ultimately leads to the Supreme
Court ordering the end of segregation on
public transportation.
Rosa Parks advocated for civil rights
primarily in Alabama during the 1950’s.
Rosa Park’s involvement in the
Montgomery Bus Boycott lead to the end
of segregated public buses in Alabama. Her
courage inspired the one-year boycott on
public transportation. She became a key
figure for the civil rights movement and an
advocate for equality.
Was your incident on the bus in
Montgomery planned or was it something
that just happened?