Martin and Malcolm
- How might Malcolm X’s childhood have made it easy for him to accept the idea that all white’s were devils? Give specifics.
- How might Martin King’s childhood have helped him to see the "American Dream" as a possibility?
- Although educated in an integrated school system Malcolm X rejected integration, while Martin King embraced it despite attending segregated schools?
- What are the benchmarks for change in both Martin and Malcolm’ life?
- Malcolm’ father was a follower of what radical leader in the 1920’s?
- What allegedly happened to Malcolm’ father?
- What were Malcolm’ criminal activities in Harlem?
- After leaving the Nation of Islam what type of approach did Malcolm advocate?
- In what four ways can we divide Malcolm’ life?
- What did Martin consider as the triple evils?
Put an X by those ideas associated with Malcolm and a K by those ideas associated with Martin and both a K and an X for those that apply to both men.
Nonviolence is the best way to bring about equality.
Hoped to bring the United States before the United Nations for human rights violations
Saw boycotts, sit-ins and peaceful demonstrations as appropriate ways of bringing positive change.
Educated in the South.
Educated in the North.
Attended integrated public schools.
Attended segregated public schools
Supported integration
Supported segregation
Economic conditions in America caused him to rethink his him program of struggle.
Assassinated at age 39.
Son of a Baptist Preacher
Witnessed blacks and whites living in harmony and renounced the idea that all whites are evil.
Essay
Illustrate how their child and adult experiences, contributed to how they viewed America. Discuss how they grew closer together; and rather you think it was best that they never meet to discuss strategy.