Question 85: What did Martin Luther King, Jr., do?

Q: What did Martin Luther King, Jr., do?

fought for civil rights; worked for equality for all Americans

Accepted answers

•fought for civil rights
•worked for equality for all Americans

Why this matters

Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for civil rights using peaceful methods. His famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963 asked for equal treatment for all Americans. He won the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35.

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