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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Just the Facts

Wendy Lowmaster

 Dr. King was a leader in the fight for African-American civil rights.  His contributions to our country will never be forgotten.  Let’s find out a little more about his life and some of the things he was a part of.

Using the websites listed below each question, answer the following questions.  Write the answer in complete sentences under the URL.

1. In what year was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?

http://dearborn.boston.k12.ma.us/gr7i.htm

2. What occupation did both Dr. King and his father share?

http://dearborn.boston.k12.ma.us/gr7i.htm

3. Who does Dr. King marry and when?

http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schoolsc/pages/buckman/timeline/kingframe.html                                                                   
 

4. In December of 1955, Dr. King participated in a bus boycott.  What was the name of the association he led?

http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/pages/buckman/timeline/kingframe.html

5. When did Dr. King receive his Nobel Peace Prize?

http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/pages/buckman/timeline/kingframe.html

6. When and where was Dr. King assassinated?

http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/pages/buckman/timeline/kingframe.html