Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A Civil Rights Activist
What do the initials M.L.K. stand for?
Martin Luther King
Which president signed a bill to create a federal holiday to honor Dr. King? Clinton, Reagan, Bush, or Lincoln?
Ronald Reagan in 1983
What type of non-violent protest is in the picture?
bus boycott
What is the picture a symbol of?
peace
Why are there 2 drinking fountains in the picture?
Back then everything was segregated.
What does it mean to boycott something?
To stop using or buying certain things.
What does the word segregated mean?
separated or divided
Why was there a bus boycott in 1955?
Non-violent protest against bus segregation
What did Martin Luther King dream would happen one day?
That race would not matter and everyone would be treated equally.
What are some ways Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for equality?
He gave speeches on equality, led peaceful protests, organized groups...
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Why is Martin Luther King Day in January?
because MLK's birthday is January 15th
