Question

a group that was led by martin luther king jr. and trained volunteers in nonviolent resistance was

the congress of racial equality.
the southern christian leadership conference.
the student nonviolent coordinating committee.
the montgomery improvement association.

Explanation:

Identify the key historical figures and actions

The question asks for a group led by Martin Luther King Jr. that trained volunteers in nonviolent resistance.

Evaluate the options based on leadership and training

• The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was founded in Chicago and not directly founded or led by Martin Luther King Jr., though they worked closely.
• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was co-founded and led by Martin Luther King Jr. as its first president. It played a major role in organizing and training volunteers in nonviolent direct action.
• The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) emerged from student meetings led by Ella Baker and was student-led, distinct from MLK's direct leadership.
• The Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) was formed specifically to oversee the Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by MLK, but its primary focus was local boycott coordination rather than regional training of volunteers in nonviolent resistance.

Select the best fit

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) is the primary regional organization led by Martin Luther King Jr. that systematically trained volunteers and civil rights activists in the philosophy and tactics of nonviolent resistance.

Answer:

• (A) the Congress of Racial Equality.
• (B) the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (Correct answer)
• (C) the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
• (D) the Montgomery Improvement Association.