When he suggested that change should be brought about "by any means necessary," Malcolm X was

A. stating violence would be necessary to achieve civil rights goals.

B. fostering an atmosphere of nonviolence.

C. opposing any type of violent action to achieve civil rights goals.

D. indicating his views on segregation.

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Alondra Little

6 November, 21:10

When he suggested that change should be brought about "by any means necessary," Malcolm X was

A. stating violence would be necessary to achieve civil rights goals.

B. fostering an atmosphere of nonviolence.

C. opposing any type of violent action to achieve civil rights goals.

D. indicating his views on segregation.

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Jamya Chung · Answer 1

The correct answer is A) Stating violence would be necessary to achieve civil rights goals.

Malcolm X was an advocate of self defense and using whatever means possible to incite change. As a way to support his views, Malcolm X discussed in some of his speeches how the must successful revolutions in the world included bloodshed. This included the American Revolution, French Revolution, and Haitian Revolution.