What was true about Malcolm X as a member of the Nation of Islam?A.He felt that African Americans needed whites to provide jobs and training.B.He argued against African Americans making compromises with white society.C.He felt that if African Americans gained wealth, they would be viewed as equals by whites.D.He encouraged African Americans to work closely with white civil rights activists.
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What was true about Malcolm X as a member of the Nation of Islam?A.He felt that African Americans needed whites to provide jobs and training.B.He argued against African Americans making compromises with white society.C.He felt that if African Americans gained wealth, they would be viewed as equals by whites.D.He encouraged African Americans to work closely with white civil rights activists.
Solution
The correct answer is B. Malcolm X, as a member of the Nation of Islam, argued against African Americans making compromises with white society. He believed in the separation of races and was critical of the civil rights movement's goals of integration. He did not feel that African Americans needed whites to provide jobs and training (option A), nor did he believe that gaining wealth would lead to equality (option C). He also did not encourage African Americans to work closely with white civil rights activists (option D). Instead, he advocated for black empowerment and self-reliance.
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