What are the differences between Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr?

Answer 1

There are many differences. Here are some:

• Lincoln was from a poor family with no political connections; Kennedy was from a wealthy family that was well-connected politically
• Lincoln was faithful to his wife; Kennedy was noted for his womanizing
• Lincoln had almost no education; Kennedy went to top notch prep schools and on the Harvard.
• Lincoln was not a church member; Kennedy was a Roman Catholic
• Lincoln was an outstanding lawyer; Kennedy did not go to law school.
• Lincoln lost his campaign for the Senate; Kennedy won his.
• Lincoln wrote his own speeches; Kennedy had a staff of speech writers.
• Lincoln's lost his mother when he was nine , his only sister when he was 17 and his father died before he was president; both of Kennedy's parents as well as 4 sisters and two brothers outlived him.
• Lincoln's only military experience was in an Indian war in which he saw no action; Kennedy was noted for his war record during WW I.

Answer 2

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president as Martin Luther King Jr was not any president.

The races are also different. Mr Luther King Jr was black himself so he was the one being affected in his time. Abraham Lincoln just noticed how horrible it must feel to be used as a slave.

A similarity: they booth hated slavery and wanted to do something to stop it. Also, they both were assasined.

Answer 3

Abe and MLK

Differences and Similarities Between Abraham Lincoln (Abe) and Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK).

1. Abe: Helped to stop slavery.

2. MLK: Helped to give African-Americans freedom.

3. Both: Fought for civil rights. Were assassinated in April. Both gave a speech

4. Abe: Gettysburg Address

5. MLK: I Have a Dream

6. Both: They both fought for the rights of African-Americans.

7. MLK: Born in January

8. Abe: Born in February

9. MLK: Nobel Peace Prize

Answer 4

Nelson Mandela was concerned with injustices brought about by the Apatied in South Africa, while Martin Luther King, Jr. was concerned with injustices towards African-Americans in the United States.

Answer 5

one got shot and supposedly has a ghost train and one died of pneumonia.