Martin Luther King Jr. & The Civil Rights Movement

Sometimes overlooked by other civil rights courses, we'll examine the societal impact of the American Civil War. Giving you a firm understanding of the basis on which the Civil Rights Movement stood.

We'll explore the strikes, protests, riots, sit-ins, and freedom rides that ended segregation. Here, this civil rights course covers such notable events as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Little Rock Nine, and the March on Washington. We will also learn all about the most vital civil rights figures of the 20th century. Covering Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and many more.

In this online civil rights course, we will analyse Martin Luther King’s overall involvement in the movement and in particular campaigns. We'll learn about his assassination, the conspiracies that followed, and several legal achievements adopted after his passing.

Finally, we will discuss how the Civil Rights Movement in the United States inspired fights for human liberties around the world.

By studying this civil rights course, you will learn about:

• The causes and instigation of the Civil Rights Movement
• Notable events of the movement
• Vital civil rights figures of the 20th century
• Martin Luther King Jr. – his contributions to the movement and his assassination
• The legacy left by Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.

This online civil rights course is designed for those seeking to learn more about American history. In particular, the Civil Rights Movement and its contributions to society.

Those with interests in history, social sciences, humanities, or human rights will enjoy the course. As will those wishing to understand the past's impact and significance on the present.