Question

What was the biggest area of disagreement between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X?

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

The benefits of relying only on civil disobedience.

King and Malcolm disagreed on which was the best tactic to stop racial discrimination and segregation. Malcolm was deeply critical of King’s non-violent program, considering King’s actions to be too slow and conforming to white Americans expectations. Malcolm requested for a more aggressive strategy, pursuing equality by any means necessary. King considered Malcolm’s approach to be dangerous radicalism.

Answer 2

Their biggest area of disagreement was in what way should equality be achieved. Martin Luther King believed that people should peacefully fight for their equality, while Malcolm X supported extremism and violence in the struggle for equal rights.