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One of the guiding principles of the Nation of Islam was

gaining economic power for African Americans.

gaining religious freedom for African Americans.

living together on equal terms with white people.

using nonviolent resistance to gain equality.

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The Montgomery Bus Boycott was based on the principle of

economic independence.

“any means necessary.”

nonviolent resistance.

violent resistance.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott proved that

change could be achieved through peaceful means.

change could only happen through violent protest.

violence leads to additional violence in protests.

peaceful protests are an ineffective method of change.

Which leader joined the Nation of Islam while in jail and then brought many African Americans into the movement?

Martin Luther King Jr.

Malcolm X

James Farmer

Ralph Abernathy

Although the many advocacy groups of the 1960s led different types of protests, most

used nonviolent resistance effectively.

used violent resistance ineffectively.

promoted African American self-determination.

promoted African American segregation.

A leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott who also became the spokesperson for nonviolent protest by African Americans was

Ella Baker.

James Farmer.

Rev. Ralph Abernathy.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Which best describes the social impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

It made Montgomery city leaders more aware of segregation.

It inspired similar boycotts in other cities across the nation.

It made Rosa Parks famous for her fight for civil rights.

It helped Martin Luther King Jr. retire from civil rights work.

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