Black Power is the political name for groups aiming for self determination for black Americans

Separatism is the belief that keeping people separate is the right thing to do; the Black Muslims believed in separating white and black Americans

white supremacists are people who believe that those identified as 'white' are superior to all other races

A pilgrimage is a religious journey to a place of significance; Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives

The role of Malcolm X in the civil rights movement

History

This unit has interesting parallels with opposition to the Vietnam War

Pupils know that some people had opposed the civil rights movement

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Which of these statements best describes Malcolm X's early life?

During his time in prison, Malcolm X became involved with a group known as the Nation of...

To make him more distinctive and memorable.

To evade the FBI and other law enforcement bodies.

To reject his family surname that had come from slavery.

Why did Malcolm change his surname to 'X'?

His views on violence and separatism became even stronger.

He no longer encouraged people to turn against White Americans.

How did Malcom X's 1964 pilgrimage to Mecca influence him?

The Greensboro sit-in led to the formation of the...

In which year had the Supreme Court ordered interstate bus terminals and stations to desegregate?

At which university did James Meredith attempt to enrol?

How many protestors took part in the March on Washington?

Under which president were the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act passed?

The success of the Civil Rights movement in the early 1960s was due to...