11/1/10 Compare and Contrast Professor Watson Compare and Contrast: Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. The 1960’s was a tumultuous time in the United States of America. The civil rights movement polarized the citizens of the country. The civil rights movement was responsible for bringing equality to all men and there were two very different but successful men that led this movement. Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. were both civil rights leaders but they had very different views on
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Equality amongst all races was deeply needed yet no one could speak up against it and make a difference. Society needed leaders but not many were true leaders who wanted equality. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are two very good examples of leaders who pushed equality and were fair to all. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were to civil rights activist who thought that all races should be equal. Both men had different approaches to the same goal which made them even better leaders
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that Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. did great things in their life times. They were civil right activists who took a form of action to obtain equal rights amongst their society. But which one was more effective during his time? The answer to this question is somewhat biased‚ usually depending on your race‚ geographical location‚ and if you or someone you know has directly experienced the effects of the actions of these men. An Indian would choose Mohandas Gandhi over Martin Luther King
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that all men are created equal." (Martin Luther King) The other‚ a man who spoke of a violent revolution‚ which would bring about radical change for the black race. "Anything you can think of that you want to change right now‚ the only way you can do it is with a ballot or a bullet. And if you ’re not ready to get involved with either one of those‚ you are satisfied with the status quo. That means we ’ll have to change you." (Malcom X) While Martin Luther King promoted non-violence‚ civil rights
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assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the three thousand dead from 9/11‚ these two major events have drastically changed‚ not only American history‚ but as well as the lives of many Americans themself. Both King and the Trade Center can be seen as symbols of a new hope and peace for many Americans but tragically‚ the fall of both these symbols results in chaos for this progressing nation. With the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Guardian’s “After the death of Martin Luther King: chaos
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The civil rights leaders Malcolm X and Martin Luther King JR. in their respective arguments “The Ballot or the bullet” and “Letter from Birmingham Jail” argue the injustice that is segregation. Malcolm X was a Muslim minister who advocated for the civil rights of the African American race that at the time was oppressed. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister who advocated for the same cause but with a peaceful approach. X used his influence to bring about much needed change in the
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Who achieved more for Black Americans‚ Martin Luther King or Malcom X? Explain your answer. [50marks] Introduction It is very debatable whether Malcolm X or Martin Luther King achieved more for Black Americans‚ as Malcolm X used peace to help out with the division yet Martin Luther King used violence. They both said to help end the division between African Americans and White Americans. They both succeeded in two completely different ways. Malcolm X Malcolm X was seen as a positive move towards
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English 9/Period 2 18 October 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. One name changed the face of America. One man had an ambitious dream. That man was Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that one person could change everything. MLK Jr. was the most important man in the Civil Rights movement. He experienced racism at a very young age and later was the biggest contributor to the Civil Rights movement until his life came to an abrupt end. Martin Luther King was born January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary man. He spoke of non-violent ways to create a fair and equal society. He preached that all men are the same and created equal no matter the color of your skin. He was a great public speaker and reached many people in his speeches. Martin King even got to speak to thousands of people at the footsteps of the Lincoln Memorial where he spoke these words. "I have a dream that my four little children
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made me want to make a difference in the world are Malcolm X‚ Martin Luther King Jr. ‚ and Rosa Parks. They are my heros because they done things that they believe in and that they thought were fair because they wanted to make sure everyone had rights to do whatever they want whenever they wanted to do it. I believe that everyone has a voice in the world and if u believe in something u should do it no matter what the risks are. In addition‚ Malcolm X was one of the greatest American heroes of this
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