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Timeline & Chronology of Malcolm X in the Civil Rights Era

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet to help students understand the key events in Malcolm X's life and his role in the Civil Rights Movement through timeline analysis and chronology.

Topics covered:

#Analyse how Malcolm X's ideas influenced the movement
#Standard
#Identify and sequence key events in Malcolm X's life
#Explain the significance of Malcolm X's actions during the Civil Rights Era
#History
#Malcolm X
#Timeline & Chronology
#Civil Rights Era
#Compare Malcolm X's approach to other civil rights leaders

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Timeline & Chronology of Malcolm X in the Civil Rights Era

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Malcolm X: Timeline of Key Events

Source A: Biography of Malcolm X

'Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1925. His early life was marked by hardship, including the murder of his father and his mother's institutionalization. Malcolm's experiences with racism and injustice shaped his later activism. He converted to Islam while in prison and became a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, advocating for Black empowerment and self-defense. His views evolved over time, especially after his pilgrimage to Mecca, where he saw unity beyond race.'

1.
Outline the key events in Malcolm X's life in chronological order.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Malcolm X's early beliefs with his later views after his pilgrimage. How did his perspective change?
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of Malcolm X's pilgrimage to Mecca for his role in the Civil Rights Movement.
[3 marks]
4.
Identify two ways Malcolm X's ideas differed from those of Martin Luther King Jr.
[3 marks]
5.
Describe how Malcolm X's approach to civil rights aimed to empower Black Americans.
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse how Malcolm X's life experiences influenced his leadership style.
[4 marks]
7.
Compare Malcolm X's influence on the Civil Rights Movement with that of Martin Luther King Jr.
[4 marks]
8.
Explain how Malcolm X's ideas continue to impact discussions on race and justice today.
[3 marks]

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