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Difficulty: EasyThe Black Power Movement

Read the excerpt below:

"The political philosophy of black nationalism means that the black man should control the politics and the politicians in his own community; no more, no less."
— Malcolm X, "The Ballot or the Bullet," 1964

The philosophy described in the excerpt most directly influenced which of the following aspects of the Black Power movement?

  1. A
    The promotion of immediate emigration to West Africa to escape systemic racism.
  2. B
    The reliance on federal court litigation to desegregate public accommodations.
  3. The emphasis on community self-determination and local political control.Answer
  4. D
    The promotion of anti-white hostility as the primary mechanism for social change.

Answer

The emphasis on community self-determination and local political control.
The correct answer is correct because Malcolm X's concept of Black nationalism emphasized that Black communities must control their own local politics, politicians, and economics. This philosophy directly influenced the Black Power movement's focus on self-determination, community control of schools and businesses, and independent political organization.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the provided excerpt from Malcolm X's 1964 speech.
The text defines 'black nationalism' as Black communities controlling their own politics and politicians.
Understanding the source text is the first step in identifying its political influence.
2
Connect the excerpt's theme of local control to the ideologies of the late 1960s.
The theme of local community control and self-determination was a core pillar of the Black Power movement.
This links the historical antecedent (Malcolm X's black nationalism) to its expression in the Black Power movement.

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