-This image of Malcolm X, who is shown on the left, taking a photograph of heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1964 kept white Americans on edge because both men
A) called for violent attacks on whites
B) used militant rhetoric emphasizing black pride and physical prowess
C) advocated for a Islamic theocracy in the United States
D) called for a Back-to-Africa movement

Question

-This image of Malcolm X, who is shown on the left, taking a photograph of heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1964 kept white Americans on edge because both men
A) called for violent attacks on whites 
B) used militant rhetoric emphasizing black pride and physical prowess 
C) advocated for a Islamic theocracy in the United States 
D) called for a Back-to-Africa movement

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali were known for their militant rhetoric that emphasized black pride and physical prowess, which challenged the status quo and made many white Americans uneasy during the 1960s.

-This Image of Malcolm X, Who Is Shown on the Left