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The Significance and Factors of Martin Luther King's Role in the Civil Rights Era

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. and the key factors that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement. Students will analyze, compare, and categorize various influences and justify their opinions with evidence.

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#MLK
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Compare different factors to determine their importance
#Identify key factors that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement
#History
#Civil Rights Era
#Analyze the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s role
#Explain how various factors influenced the movement

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The Significance and Factors of Martin Luther King's Role in the Civil Rights Era

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Introduction to the Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. His philosophy of non-violent protest and his speeches, such as the famous 'I Have a Dream,' inspired millions to fight for racial equality. The movement was driven by various factors, including social, political, economic, and religious influences, which together created a powerful push for change.

1.
List four different types of factors that influenced the Civil Rights Movement. Explain briefly how each type contributed to the movement.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the political and social factors that influenced the Civil Rights Movement. How did each shape the actions of activists like Martin Luther King Jr.?
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the economic factors that impacted the Civil Rights Movement. Why were these significant?
[3 marks]
4.
Which factor—political, social, economic, or religious—do you think was the most significant in shaping the Civil Rights Movement? Justify your answer with evidence.
[8 marks]
5.
Explain how Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership helped to unify different factors of the Civil Rights Movement.
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the impact of religious and political factors on the Civil Rights Movement. Which was more influential and why?
[8 marks]
7.
Analyse how economic disparities influenced the strategies used by civil rights activists.
[6 marks]
8.
Outline the main factors that contributed to the success of Martin Luther King's leadership in the Civil Rights Movement.
[3 marks]

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