Asked by Mursal Asadullah on Jun 18, 2024
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Malcolm X was assassinated by ___________________.
A) supporters of Martin Luther King, Jr
B) Black Muslims who believed he had betrayed their cause
C) white assassins hired by the FBI
D) a member of the Ku Klux Klan
Malcolm X
An African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement known for advocating for the rights of black Americans and the use of self-defense in the face of racism.
Black Muslims
Members of the Nation of Islam, an African American political and religious movement, founded in Detroit, Michigan, in the 1930s.
- Delve into the ideology and influence of pivotal African-American figures and movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement, Black Power, and leading figures like Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael.
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Naomi LewisJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Malcolm X was assassinated by Black Muslims who believed he had betrayed their cause. Three members of the Nation of Islam were convicted of the murder.
Learning Objectives
- Delve into the ideology and influence of pivotal African-American figures and movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement, Black Power, and leading figures like Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael.
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