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How did the Nation of Islam differ from the SCLC? Check all that apply.
The Nation of Islam encouraged nonviolent protests.
The Nation of Islam promoted self-reliance for African Americans.
The Nation of Islam advocated separation of the races.
The Nation of Islam supported black nationalism.
The Nation of Islam fought for equal rights for African Americans.
The Nation of Islam encouraged nonviolent protests.
The Nation of Islam promoted self-reliance for African Americans.
The Nation of Islam advocated separation of the races.
The Nation of Islam supported black nationalism.
The Nation of Islam fought for equal rights for African Americans.
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The differences between the Nation of Islam (NOI) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) are as follows:
1. **The Nation of Islam encouraged nonviolent protests.** - **False**: The Nation of Islam did not primarily focus on nonviolent protests; it promoted a more militant approach to achieving its goals.
2. **The Nation of Islam promoted self-reliance for African Americans.** - **True**: The Nation of Islam emphasized self-reliance and economic independence within the African American community.
3. **The Nation of Islam advocated separation of the races.** - **True**: The Nation of Islam supported the idea of racial separation, believing that African Americans should create their own societies and institutions.
4. **The Nation of Islam supported black nationalism.** - **True**: The Nation of Islam is associated with black nationalism, seeking to empower African Americans and promote their identity and culture.
5. **The Nation of Islam fought for equal rights for African Americans.** - **False**: While the Nation of Islam addressed injustices faced by African Americans, it did not advocate for integration or equal rights in the same way that the SCLC did.
In summary, the statements that apply to how the Nation of Islam differed from the SCLC are:
- The Nation of Islam promoted self-reliance for African Americans.
- The Nation of Islam advocated separation of the races.
- The Nation of Islam supported black nationalism.
1. **The Nation of Islam encouraged nonviolent protests.** - **False**: The Nation of Islam did not primarily focus on nonviolent protests; it promoted a more militant approach to achieving its goals.
2. **The Nation of Islam promoted self-reliance for African Americans.** - **True**: The Nation of Islam emphasized self-reliance and economic independence within the African American community.
3. **The Nation of Islam advocated separation of the races.** - **True**: The Nation of Islam supported the idea of racial separation, believing that African Americans should create their own societies and institutions.
4. **The Nation of Islam supported black nationalism.** - **True**: The Nation of Islam is associated with black nationalism, seeking to empower African Americans and promote their identity and culture.
5. **The Nation of Islam fought for equal rights for African Americans.** - **False**: While the Nation of Islam addressed injustices faced by African Americans, it did not advocate for integration or equal rights in the same way that the SCLC did.
In summary, the statements that apply to how the Nation of Islam differed from the SCLC are:
- The Nation of Islam promoted self-reliance for African Americans.
- The Nation of Islam advocated separation of the races.
- The Nation of Islam supported black nationalism.