Both Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X made good points, but Martin Luther King made the most sense for Americans in the 1960’s. Martin Luther’s plan is to fight non-violently by boycotting and having marches, while Malcolm X’s plan is to fight if needed.
Martin Luther King made the most sense because fighting will lead to destruction and even more segregation. In document A is the “I Have a Dream.” speech by Martin Luther King, this speech is about equality. He states that people should not be judged based on the col, or of their skin. They should be judged by their character instead. The Martin Luther King speech made a point because the only thing that should matter between people is their personality and the way they act, not the color of their skin. (“I Have a Dream.” Martin Luther King Jr.) During the ¨Nonviolence: The only road to freedom" speech, in document C, MLK talks to people that are going to participate in a march, he tells them to answer the injustice without violence. He wants to use non-violence as an excuse to cooperate with the white community. Martin Luther King is known to be a role-model for others. Non-violence is a good way to go because fighting for something they believe in is very powerful. (¨Nonviolence: The only road to freedom")
Malcolm X wants to make a community where all races can live together in peace, the difference between him and MLK is that Malcolm will do anything for his cause, including fighting. In document B in an autobiography by Malcolm X, He wrote that white Americans should teach people that think and act racist, non-violence. One day with the help of the whites, they will get respect from the black community. During the civil rights movement, they worked together, not against each other. Malcolm made a good point because those who are taught racism, will grow up knowing racism and if they w...
