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Issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863
Ratification of the 15th amendment in 1870
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Question 6 (1 point)
We believe in a fair exchange. An eye for an eye. A tooth for a tooth. A head for a head and life for a
life. If this is the price of freedom, we won't hesitate to pay the price.
- Malcolm X, black activist, 1964 speech
From the passage, you can conclude that Malcolm X-
b
Agreed with the philosophy of nonviolence
Was a militant civil rights activist
Wanted to overthrow the government
Broke away from the Nation of Islam
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Answer:

Was a militant civil rights activist

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the given passage, Malcolm X is quoted to be saying that he believes in a fair exchange. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a head for a head and a life for a life and if that was the price of freedom, he wouldn't hesitate to pay the price.

From this statements, it is immediately clear that Malcolm X is not an advocate of non-violence and is a militant civil rights activist.

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