Question

how did the assassination of martin luther king jr. affect the civil rights movement?

the assassination fractured the movement as supporters were divided over the direction it should take.
the assassination strengthened the movement as supporters were determined to help realize king’s dream.
the assassination caused supporters of the movement to turn to the black power movement.
the assassination led supporters of the movement to give up due to the belief that the battle was unwinnable.

Explanation:

King's assassination created a rift in the civil rights movement. Moderate supporters continued to push for nonviolent, incremental change, while more militant factions (like those aligned with the Black Power movement) rejected this approach, leading to a split in the movement's direction. While some remained committed to King's goals, the overall movement lost unified leadership and became fractured.

Answer:

A. The assassination fractured the movement as supporters were divided over the direction it should take.