April 4, 1968

Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 39. His death sparked nationwide grief, riots, and renewed urgency for racial justice.

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Key Figures Involved

The people who played a role in this event.

Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

1929–1968

Baptist minister and civil rights leader who led the movement for racial equality through nonviolent protest.

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Related Events

Other landmark events connected to this moment in history.

March 7 – March 25, 1965

Selma to Montgomery Marches

Three marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, demanded voting rights for Black Americans. The first march, known as 'Bloody Sunday,' was met with brutal police violence.

July 2, 1964

Civil Rights Act Signed

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. | Lesson Plan
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Learning Objectives
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Describe the causes and effects of Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and its significance in American history.
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Define and use vocabulary related to the event in context.
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Analyze a primary source connected to this event and draw conclusions.
Essential Question
"Why did Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. happen, and how did it change the course of history?"
Key Date
April 4, 1968
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Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. | Student Workbook
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Reading Comprehension

Read the passage about Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and answer the questions below.

Questions
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What were the causes that led to this event?
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How did this event change American history?
Timeline Activity
Put these events in chronological order
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