the mobilization of the political and economic power of African Americans, especially to compel respect for their rights and to improve their condition

Philosophy of the Black Panther Party

End racial oppression and that African Americans should have control over major things, such as schools, law enforcement, housing, and hospitals

Malcolm X: background

-Born in Omaha, Nebraska as Malcolm Little -Difficult childhood and adolescence -Sent to prison for burglary in 1946 -Educated himself and participated in the prison debate society

Malcolm X: involvement in the Nation of Islam

He joined the group, changed his last name to X, took the Muslim journey to Mecca, and broke off from the group after seeing people of all races come to worship. His criticism of the group leads to his assassination.

Malcolm X: impact of the civil rights movement

Inspired a new generation of militant African American leaders who preached black power, black nationalism, and economic self-sufficiency.

Assassination of Martin Luther King: impact on civil rights movement

There was a lack of unity of purpose and vision

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Question	Answer
Define: Black power	the mobilization of the political and economic power of African Americans, especially to compel respect for their rights and to improve their condition
Philosophy of the Black Panther Party	End racial oppression and that African Americans should have control over major things, such as schools, law enforcement, housing, and hospitals
Malcolm X: background	-Born in Omaha, Nebraska as Malcolm Little -Difficult childhood and adolescence -Sent to prison for burglary in 1946 -Educated himself and participated in the prison debate society
Malcolm X: involvement in the Nation of Islam	He joined the group, changed his last name to X, took the Muslim journey to Mecca, and broke off from the group after seeing people of all races come to worship. His criticism of the group leads to his assassination.
Malcolm X: impact of the civil rights movement	Inspired a new generation of militant African American leaders who preached black power, black nationalism, and economic self-sufficiency.
Assassination of Martin Luther King: when	April 4, 1968
Assassination of Martin Luther King: where	Memphis, Tennessee
Assassination of Martin Luther King: impact on civil rights movement	There was a lack of unity of purpose and vision

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