Martin Luther King, Jr.
Preaching a philosophy of nonviolence, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became a catalyst for social change in the 1950s and 1960s. He galvanized people of all races to participate in boycotts, marches, and demonstrations against racial injustice. His moral leadership stirred the conscience of the nation and helped bring about the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In that same year he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. King continued his work for justice and equality until he was assassinated in 1968.
--Holt McDougal, Literature Grade 9 |
Lesson Focus:
Analyze the Impact of Word Choice
Determine Author Purpose
delineate and Evaluate Argument
Classroom Documents:
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