Read the Martin Luther King, Jr. passage set, and then respond to the following writing prompt: Martin Luther King, Jr. was a well-known civil rights activist who greatly impacted American society through his boycotts, sit-ins, and marches. Think about which type of protest had the greatest impact. Then, write a four to five paragraph essay giving your opinion on which type of protest had the greatest impact on the civil rights movement. Use evidence from the three sources to support your opinion.

Which method of protest (boycotts, sit-ins, or marches) had the greatest impact on the civil rights movement? Why?