Strove for tactics of nonviolence, peaceful protests, and civil disobedience which were inspired by Gandhi who also used peaceful tactics.
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King's beliefs and thoughts
Civil disobedience was important to increase their civil rights and if they believed that the law was wrong, they had the right to protest against it
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Possible consequences
He was not worried about the arrests that might occur because of this, but otherwise, saw it as an opportunity for publicity.
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The March on Washington
The march was organized to try to force the government to improve Civil Rights. This was a way to gain publicity for a new bill for their rights. On August 28th, 1963, thousands of people gathered to listen to King's speech "I have a dream".
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Card 2
Front
Civil disobedience was important to increase their civil rights and if they believed that the law was wrong, they had the right to protest against it
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King's beliefs and thoughts
Card 3
Front
He was not worried about the arrests that might occur because of this, but otherwise, saw it as an opportunity for publicity.
Back
Card 4
Front
The march was organized to try to force the government to improve Civil Rights. This was a way to gain publicity for a new bill for their rights. On August 28th, 1963, thousands of people gathered to listen to King's speech "I have a dream".
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