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In November, 1962, Martin Luther King was arrested and sent to prison for demonstrating against segregation in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Some other people did not agree with him(mostly whites) so they arrested him for violating a state law prohibiting boycotts.They thought if they arrested the leader it would stop the boycott

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becuse of his protesting

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Wo did Martin Luther King side with during the Peasants' Revolt?

Martin Luther King sided with the Prince because he didn't want any blood slaughter, but it turned out to be that the peasants revolted againsts the people so Martin Luther King sent a letter out to tell the Prince to stop the fighting and it did.


Why was martin luther king jr in prison?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed many times as he worked toward Human and Civil Rights for African-Americans. While locked up in a segregated jail in the south, King penned "Letter from A Birmingham Jail" an open letter that served as a call to action for peaceful non-violence against racial oppression and unjust laws.


What best describe the significance of Martin Luther king Jrs i have a dream speech?

The speech motivated others in regards to the need for change and sent encouragement to many toward working for federal legislation to help end racial discrimination.


How did Martin Luther king change the future of all Americans?

He changed the future of all Americans by sticking up for his human rights, so that all black and white American's could mix. He set up two peacefull protests whilst doing this and also got sent to jail. Hope this help :)


What did martin do to help black and white people sit where ever they want on the bus?

Martin Luther King Jr. did a very good thing. Here's what happened. Rosa Parks was an old woman who had worked very hard that day and was very tired so she sat down in the front of the bus. But when a stupid white guy came she was told to move and she was too tired. So she didn't. so the bus driver came and demanded for her to move. she was still too tired. so different white guy called the cops,but she still wouldn't move so she was sent to jail. Some number of years later, she was released because of Martin Luther King Jr. He had led alot of marches against segregation. Soon Black people and white people could be friends.THE END.P.S.-look up those 2 people for more details.

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Did anyone go to jail during the Martin Luther King march?

yes many people where sent to jail. many children who were in the front of the march where sent to jail. martin Luther king jr. was also sent to jail multiple times.


When was martin Luther king sent to jail?

He went to jail in 1960, 1962, 1963 and 1965 all for believing in what he did


How many days was Martin Luther in jail not Martin Luther King Jr but Martin Luther?

martin Luther was sent to jail for withdrawing and going agenst the catholic church. he spent more than 2 years. Breeeh im in class right now(:


How many times was Martin Luther King Jr sent to jail between 1960 and 1967?

A lot of times for sure


Was James earl ray ever convicted for Martin Luther King Jr assassination?

Yes, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1969. He later recanted his confession and attempted to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming he was set up as a scapegoat.


How many times was Martin Luther King Jr sent to jail in his fights for civil rights in the 1960s?

yes he did he went tojail 20 time for number of reasons such as participating in Montgomery bus boycott,he spoke against the goverment,protested like in laws that he believe were unjustice and when law enforcements took leaders of the NAACP away to jail , including martin luther king jr.


What are some things that happen to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when he began to try to change the way black people were treated in the south?

you guys need to stop it the correct answer would be........... Dr. martin Luther king Jr stood up for Rosa parks when she sat in the wrong seat on the bus but got sent to jail.


Wo did Martin Luther King side with during the Peasants' Revolt?

Martin Luther King sided with the Prince because he didn't want any blood slaughter, but it turned out to be that the peasants revolted againsts the people so Martin Luther King sent a letter out to tell the Prince to stop the fighting and it did.


Why was martin luther king jr in prison?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed many times as he worked toward Human and Civil Rights for African-Americans. While locked up in a segregated jail in the south, King penned "Letter from A Birmingham Jail" an open letter that served as a call to action for peaceful non-violence against racial oppression and unjust laws.


What happened to James earl ray after he killed Martin Luther king?

After killing Martin Luther King Jr., James Earl Ray was arrested, tried, and convicted of the crime. He was sentenced to 99 years in prison. Ray later attempted to retract his guilty plea and claimed he was set up as part of a larger conspiracy, but these claims were not widely accepted. He died in prison in 1998.


What best describe the significance of Martin Luther king Jrs i have a dream speech?

The speech motivated others in regards to the need for change and sent encouragement to many toward working for federal legislation to help end racial discrimination.


How did Martin Luther king change the future of all Americans?

He changed the future of all Americans by sticking up for his human rights, so that all black and white American's could mix. He set up two peacefull protests whilst doing this and also got sent to jail. Hope this help :)