Focus on: Martin Luther King (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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How many days did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
How many days did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
381 days
Which organisation did MLK lead during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Which organisation did MLK lead during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Montgomery Improvement Association
In which year did MLK write his 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'?
In which year did MLK write his 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'?
1963
On what date did the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom take place?
On what date did the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom take place?
28 August 1963
How many participants attended the March on Washington?
How many participants attended the March on Washington?
Over 250,000
What was the title of MLK's famous speech at the March on Washington?
What was the title of MLK's famous speech at the March on Washington?
'I Have a Dream'
In which year was the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) co-founded?
In which year was the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) co-founded?
1957
What does SCLC stand for?
What does SCLC stand for?
Southern Christian Leadership Conf.
Which major legislation was passed in 1964 as a result of civil rights campaigns?
Which major legislation was passed in 1964 as a result of civil rights campaigns?
Civil Rights Act
In which northern city did MLK focus his efforts in 1966?
In which northern city did MLK focus his efforts in 1966?
Chicago
When and where was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
When and where was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
4 April 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee
From whom did MLK draw inspiration for his non-violent resistance approach?
From whom did MLK draw inspiration for his non-violent resistance approach?
Mahatma Gandhi