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What did Dr Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr contribute to the Civil Rights movement in the USA ()?
Political:
- He had a diplomatic, integrationist and non-violent approach (although became more radical later in life).
- He h...
Y106 OCR A LEVEL HISTORY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.Buy Quality Materials!
What did Dr Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr contribute to the Civil Rights movement
in the USA (1865-1992)?
Political:
- He had a diplomatic, integrationist and non-violent approach (although became more
radical later in life).
- He helped to organise the 1963 March on Washington (I have a dream speech).
- Lobbying efforts helped to pass the 1965 Civil Rights Act (Voting) through co-operation
with President Johnson (LBJ).
Social:
- His religious background helped give him moral authority and increase popular support
in southern states.
- He supported the 1955 NAACP Montgomery Bus Boycott. (This could have helped
achieve the Browder v Gayle Supreme Court ruling in 1956 that Bus segregation is
unconstitutional)
- He formed the Southern Christian Christian Leadership conference (SCLC) in 1957.
- Co-operation with LBJ helped to pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act (Public
accommodations and employment).
Economic:
- Little contribution to solving economic inequality
Conclusion:
- Co-operation with Whites
- Assisted by large scale involvement
- Fundamentally changed US law
What did Malcolm X contribute to the Civil Rights movement in the USA (1865-
1992)?
Political:
- Supporter of Africanism
- Member and figurehead of the Nation of Islam (NOI) - responsible for its rapid growth
and involvement.
- Believed that Blacks were the superior race and that they should demand rights by
force.
Social:
- Supported radical Islam
- He had a considerable impact on the emergence of Black Power
- Helped to promote a sense of pride and identity independent of White values.
Economic:
, - Encouraged socialism as part of a violent revolution - but had little tangible impact.
Conclusion:
- Less popular support than MLK.
- No meaningful impact on the development of rights
What did Booker T Washington contribute to the Civil Rights movement in the
USA (1865-1992)?
Political:
- Advisor to President Roosevelt
- Had little political aspirations
Social:
- Promotion of education as a means of self improvement helped inspire future
generations of activists.
- Integrationist methodology
Economic:
- Saw economic development and education as the priority for African Americans as it
would give them more political and social authority upon which to achieve rights and
integrate into society.
- Actively opposed protests against Jim Crow laws as he saw economic development as
the priority.
Conclusion:
- Saw importance of economic development but he had no political aims.
What did W.E.B du Bois contribute to the Civil Rights movement in the USA
(1865-1992)?
Political:
- Believed in an elite 'talented tenth' that would lead African Americans to prosperity.
- Supporter of pan-Africanism
- Non-violent and integrationist approach
- Held the position of 'Director of Research and Publicity' in federal office.
- Founded the NAACP
Social:
- Talented public speaker -> helped to generate public support
- Led Niagara movement to try and end segregation but failed
- 'The Crisis' Journal helped to raise awareness of Civil Rights
Economic:
- No meaningful economic contribution
Conclusion:
- Writing's helped to inspire future leaders
- Failed to organise support effectively in opposition to inequality
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