A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Who was Martin Luther King Jr.
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One of America's great leaders and a powerful speaker.
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What did Martin Luther King speak about?
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He spoke against the laws which kept black people out of many schools and jobs.
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What did Martin Luther King want?
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Fair laws for all people.
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Where was Martin Luther King born?
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Atlanta, Georgia
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What did young Martin like to do?
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play baseball, football, basketball, ride his bike and sing in his father's church.
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Why did Martin cry when he was told he could no longer play with his two white friends?
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He did not understand why the color of his skin should matter.
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Why was Martin told he could no longer play with his friends?
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They were white and he was black.
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How were black brought to America?
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They were brought in chains and sold as slaves.
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When were the slaves set free?
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Before Martin was born.
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When the slaves were set free were they treated fairly?
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no
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Where were black people not allowed?
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In some parks, pools, hotels, restaurants, and even schools.
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What did the "White only" signs mean?
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no blacks allowed.
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When did Martin learn to read?
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At home before he was old enough to start school.
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What did Martin read about?
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Books about black leaders.
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How early did Martin finish school?...
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two years
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How old was Martin when he entered college?
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fifteen years old
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What did Martin decide to become in college?
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He became a minister.
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Where did Martin meet his wife?
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in college
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What was Martin's wife's name?
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Coretta Scott
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What was Martin Luther King's first job?
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A pastor in Montgomery Alabama.
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Who was arrested in Montgomery?
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Rosa Parks
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Why was Rosa Parks arrested?
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She would not move out of a white only section on a bus so a white man could sit.
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Why did Martin Luther King lead a protest for blacks throughout the city refusing to ride the bus?
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He did it because Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to move out of the white only section.
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Where was Dr. King when a bomb was thrown into his house?
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He was at a meeting.
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Why were Martin's followers angry?
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Someone had thrown a bomb into his house.
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When his followers wanted to fight, what did Martin tell them?
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Go home peacefully.
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How long did the bus protest last?
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Almost a year.
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What happened when the bus protest ended?
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There were no more white only sections on the bus.
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What did he lead peaceful protest against?
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He lead them against white only waiting rooms, lunch counters and rest rooms.
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What was the biggest march Dr. King led?
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The March on Washington.
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How many people followed Dr. King for his mach on Washington?
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More than two hundred thousand black and white.
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What was Dr. King's Dream?
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That his four children would one day not be judged by the color of their skin.
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Dr. King was awarded one the greatest honors any person can win. What was it?
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The Nobel Peace Prize.
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What are the words on the stone of Martin Luther King's grave?
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I am free at last.
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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do that was brave?
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He led marches and stood up for what he believed in.
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Why was Martin Luther King, Jr. willing to put himself in danger to help others?
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He had strong beliefs.
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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do to show what his beliefs were?
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He led Marches.
