Which statement best represents a change in philosophy regarding the civil rights movement in the 1960s? The Black Panther Party called for racial and economic equality. The Black Power movement believed that African Americans could solve their own problems. Malcolm X parted ways with the Nation of Islam, which believed that violence was necessary. Martin Luther King, Jr. called for nonviolent protests.

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16 June, 06:19

Which statement best represents a change in philosophy regarding the civil rights movement in the 1960s? The Black Panther Party called for racial and economic equality. The Black Power movement believed that African Americans could solve their own problems. Malcolm X parted ways with the Nation of Islam, which believed that violence was necessary. Martin Luther King, Jr. called for nonviolent protests.

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Jonah Odom · Answer 1

"The Black Panther Party called for racial and economic equality" would be the best option since they were not satisfied with simply gaining equal social status with white. They wanted full equality.

Johan Hawkins · Answer 2

I believe the answer is C. Malcolm X parted ways with the Nation of Islam, which believed that violence was necessary. I will let you know if it is correct I'm currently taking the quiz.

(It is correct!)