Vocabulary & Concepts: Malcolm X and the Civil Rights Era

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet focuses on key vocabulary and concepts related to Malcolm X and his role in the Civil Rights Era. It aims to develop understanding and analysis of important terms and ideas.

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Vocabulary & Concepts: Malcolm X and the Civil Rights Era

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Key Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from Malcolm X's Speech, 1964

'We declare our right on this earth to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, to be given the rights of a human being in this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary.'

Provenance: Speech delivered by Malcolm X in 1964, Philadelphia.

1.
Define the term 'Black Nationalism'.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the phrase 'by any means necessary' as used by Malcolm X.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare Malcolm X's views with those of Martin Luther King Jr. regarding methods for achieving civil rights.
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the significance of Malcolm X's ideas for the Black Power movement.
[4 marks]
5.
Write a short summary of Malcolm X's beliefs about racial justice.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse how Malcolm X's views evolved over time.
[5 marks]
7.
Compare the impact of Malcolm X's rhetoric with that of other civil rights leaders.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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