Question

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what made malcolm x very different in the african american equality movement when he first started?
○ a. he focused on black power, black owned business, and using any means necessary to achieve his goals.
○ b. he knew that blacks would ever be equal so why fight the issue.
○ c. he was a bigger voice than martin luther king jr.
○ d. he wanted blacks to give into jim crow laws and learn to live with them in order to make change.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Malcolm X initially emphasized black power, black - owned businesses, and was willing to use any means necessary (including self - defense) for black empowerment, which distinguished him from more non - violent approaches in the movement at the start.
• Option b: This is incorrect. Malcolm X was a strong advocate for black equality.
• Option c: There's no valid basis to claim he was a "bigger voice" than MLK Jr. as their approaches and impacts were different in nature, not just in volume of voice.
• Option d: This is the opposite of Malcolm X's stance. He was against Jim Crow laws and racial oppression.

Answer:

a. He focused on black power, black owned business, and using any means necessary to achieve his goals.