127 Martin Luther King Jr. - One Minute History

The video covers Martin Luther King Jr.'s journey from facing racial challenges to becoming a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. It highlights his education, leadership in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and subsequent nonviolent protests in Albany and Birmingham. King expands his focus to include poverty and opposition to the Vietnam War, earning the Nobel Prize for his efforts. His assassination marks a significant moment in history, with his legacy cemented by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What event led Martin Luther King Jr. to join the seminary and fight for social justice?

• The bombing of his family home

• The March on Washington

• His experience of being forced to stand on a bus

• Winning the Nobel Prize

What significant event did Martin Luther King Jr. lead after joining the seminary?

• The Albany protests

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

• The March on Washington

Which city did Martin Luther King Jr. organize nonviolent protests in before the March on Washington?

• Selma

• Albany

• Montgomery

• Washington

What was one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s focuses in his later political career?

• Opposition to the Vietnam War

• Education reform

• Environmental protection

• Healthcare reform

What major legislative achievement is attributed to Martin Luther King Jr.'s efforts?

• The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

• The Fair Housing Act of 1968

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965