Malcolm X

Question 1

to Malcolm X, what shared struggle unites Black Americans?

Answer 1

Shared oppression

Question 2

How does Malcolm X view America only responds to?

Answer 2

Responds to power, not morality — “America’s conscience is bankrupt.”

Question 3

What is Malcolm X’s opinion of the U.S. government?

Answer 3

Hypocritical & oppressive — “Uncle Sam’s hands are dripping with blood.”

Question 4

What is Malcolm X’s economic philosophy?

Answer 4

Black communities must control their economy —

“The economy of our community… should be in our hands.”

Question 5

How does Malcolm X view moral appeals to whites?

Answer 5

Futile (pointless)
just focus on ourselves

Question 6

What political goal does Malcolm X prioritize?

Answer 6

Real political power

Question 7

How fast does Malcolm X want justice?

Answer 7

Immediate —

“Give it to us now… yesterday… and that’s not fast enough.”

Question 8

What global comparison does Malcolm X propose?

Answer 8

Take civil rights to human rights level — “Take Uncle Sam before a world court… let the world know how bloody his hands are.”

Question 9

What does Malcolm X fear most for Black Americans?

Answer 9

Remaining powerless

Question 10

How does Malcolm X propose addressing oppression?

Answer 10

Bold action on all fronts — “By whatever means necessary.”

Question 11

What is Malcolm X’s stance on self-defense?

Answer 11

Reciprocal defense if attacked —
“Kill that dog… equality is reciprocal.”

Question 12

How should Black Americans vote?

Answer 12

Strategically, not blindly —

“A ballot is like a bullet… don’t throw unless you see a target.”

Question 13

How should Black communities handle economics?

Answer 13

Control spending and stores
“We should control the economy of our community.”

Question 14

How would you describe Malcolm X’s personality?

Answer 14

Bold, uncompromising, pragmatic

Question 15

Which groups or perspectives did Malcolm X largely ignore?

Answer 15

Poor whites and interracial coalition (unity)

; focus on Black unity only.

Question 16

Who were Malcolm X’s main opponents?

Answer 16

White political hypocrites, weak Black leaders

Question 17

What is Malcolm X’s long-term legacy?

Answer 17

Black Nationalism and global human rights framing.

Question 18

What is Malcolm X’s motto for action?

Answer 18

“The ballot or the bullet.”

Question 19

Who is responsible for oppression?

Answer 19

“a white man.”

Question 20

Should Black Americans appeal to America’s conscience?

Answer 20

No — “America’s conscience is bankrupt.”

Question 21

How should Black Americans defend themselves?

Answer 21

Reciprocally

Question 22

What is the goal of Black Nationalism?

Answer 22

Empower and uplift the community

Question 23

Should Black Americans rely on whites for justice?

Answer 23

No — “Don’t change the white man’s mind…”