Why Did King Begin Plans for the Poor People's Campaign

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why did King begin plans for the Poor People's Campaign in 1967?

• A) After working briefly in Chicago, he realized that racial discrimination and economics were closely linked-and any attempt to better the situation for blacks would have to involve economic gains.
• B) His advisors notified him that he was losing support among poor people in the cities, because he had done little to help their economic situation.
• C) The Poor People's Campaign was actually a program initiated by Lyndon Johnson.
• D) King hoped to gain the support of the poor when he ran for president in 1968.

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Definitions:

Zygomaticus Major

A facial muscle that draws the mouth upward and outward, mainly responsible for smiling.

Digastric

A muscle located under the jaw that consists of two bellies connected by an intermediate tendon and aids in the opening of the mouth.

Sternohyoid

A muscle in the anterior neck that depresses the hyoid bone and larynx during swallowing and speech.

Depressor Anguli Oris

A facial muscle that is responsible for pulling the corners of the mouth downwards and laterally, contributing to expressions of sadness or frowning.