Who was the most important individual in the Civil Rights Movement?

There is no simple answer to this question, and everyone has there own opinion. Although, in the modern day, Martin Luther King is considered the most influential and important African American leader ever, this has not always been the case. Figures such as Malcolm X, W.E.B DuBois, Booker T. Washington, Harry Truman, JFK etc. were also involved and therefore need to be considered before coming to your final conclusion.

GS
Answered by Gabrielle S. History tutor

3675 Views

See similar History A Level tutors

Related History A Level answers

All answers ▸

To what extent was the Royalist defeat in the English Civil War due to Charles I's weak leadership?


What should I do to write an A/A* grade essay?


What factors can I use to evaluate an opinion presented in an historical source?


Why were the Crusader States able to Survive between 1100 and 1124


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning