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How were the beliefs of the Nation of Islam different from the beliefs of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference?
The Nation of Islam desired a sense of community with whites.
The Nation of Islam desired more interaction with whites.
The Nation of Islam believed in nonviolent resistance.
The Nation of Islam believed in black nationalism.
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The correct choice is: The Nation of Islam believed in black nationalism.
Briefly: The SCLC (led by Martin Luther King Jr.) promoted nonviolent direct action and interracial cooperation toward integration. In contrast, the Nation of Islam emphasized black nationalism, self‑sufficiency, and separation (and often supported self‑defense rather than strict nonviolence).
Briefly: The SCLC (led by Martin Luther King Jr.) promoted nonviolent direct action and interracial cooperation toward integration. In contrast, the Nation of Islam emphasized black nationalism, self‑sufficiency, and separation (and often supported self‑defense rather than strict nonviolence).
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