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Extending Civil Rights — Unit test

Question 23 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Why did Malcolm X leave the Nation of Islam?

Answer
A
He disagreed with its religious views.
B
He wanted to promote separatist views.
C
He believed that Christianity could unify races.
D
He disagreed with its separatist views.

Explanation

Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam after becoming dissatisfied with its strict racial separatism and its teachings about race. After making the pilgrimage to Mecca, he embraced a form of Islam that allowed people of different races to worship together. Therefore, the best choice is “He disagreed with its separatist views.”

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