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In History / High School | 2014-04-01

How was Martin Luther King a significant figure in the Civil Rights Movement?

Asked by melissahogg

Answer (3)

he was a speaker and expressed many of his ideas, open, to America
he used no violence and always peacefully protested, demonstrating to the world that African Americans were not the inferior vicious brutes that many at the time believed them to be

Answered by Demon | 2024-06-10

Martin Luther King was an American clergyman, activist, humanitarian and a top leader in the African - American civil rights movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolence

Answered by prazie1 | 2024-06-10

Martin Luther King Jr. was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for nonviolent protest to combat racial discrimination in America. He led significant events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery march, which influenced key civil rights legislation. His legacy continues to inspire movements for equality today.
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Answered by Demon | 2024-12-23