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Martin Luther King Period 1 A. Martin Luther King B. He lived to 39 years old 1929-1968 C. He worked as a Baptist minister ,Social, Writer, Humanitarian, and Civil rights activist. D. His home country is Atlanta. E. M.L.K did many important things, for example he provided leadership to African -american civil rights movement. Also he brought publicity to major civil rights activities and efforts. Furthermore he emphasized and encouraged the importance of non-violent protest and resistance. He also wrote many novels like his best selling novel " Why can't we wait". Martin Luther king is mostly known for his " I have a dream" speech. He won the Noble Peace Prize. F. He felt that human nature thought that people are all alike and how everyone should get along. G. M.L.K felt democracy is the best type of government. H. He thought democracy was good because black people wanted to have some freedom to rule and not just white people. Also because it supports women. I. He believed women are people too so women would have rights. J. his major beliefs where that people should not be judged on what they looked like but what they were like.