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The Autobiography of Malcolm X

by Malcolm X, Alex Haley

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a book "told to" Alex Haley and published posthumously in 1965. After reading the book, conduct your own research on Malcolm X's life without relying on his autobiography. Are there significant events missing from the book or instances that others recall differently? Create a chart to display your findings.

Explore the events occurring in the United States and globally from the late 1920s to the mid-1960s. Develop a timeline that highlights key events from each decade and align them with significant events from Malcolm X's autobiography.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad, and Martin Luther King, Jr. were pivotal African-American leaders. Who are the prominent black leaders today? Identify three and explain why you selected them.

Study the history of Islam and the various forms of the religion practiced at different times and places worldwide. Create a chart that outlines the major forms of Islam, their key differences, and the regions where they are practiced.

Consider what Malcolm X's life might have been like if he had not been assassinated. Based on what you know about him and his plans at the time of his death, write a one-page summary of what he might have achieved if he had lived to an old age. Additionally, discuss the potential impact of his continued activities.

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