Martin Luther King Jr and Civil Rights

Martin Luther King Jr and Civil Rights

Grade 6 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can identify key events and figures in the civil rights movement, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s contributions.

Warm-Up Video

Biography · 4:29

Martin Luther King Jr: Risked Life for Civil Rights Movement | Biography

Practice Questions

4 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe the role Martin Luther King Jr. played in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and explain its significance in the civil rights movement. Explain the impact of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech on the civil rights movement and how it contributed to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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