Did Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela all share the same principles, methods and goals? Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela all were influenced by each other and believed in the same non-violence principle. Each leader had different methods they used which were similar and had some success towards their movement. They also had goals that were different but similar because they were all successful and cost them their freedom. Martin Luther King Jr, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela principles, methods, and goals are not all the same but were similar in different ways. Martin Luther King Jr was a minister and civil rights leader that believed poverty, racism, and militarism were the three evils and felt that they were barriers in the community. King described six principles in his book “Stride Toward Freedom”. One principle King explain was that “nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people” (Jr.). People that are courageous do not have to be violent to stand up for themselves. Martin Luther King was not the only leader who believed in the principles of nonviolence. He was highly influenced by Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi leader of the independence movement in Indian also shared the …show more content…
King was known for hosting many boycotts like the Montgomery Bus Boycott where everyone stopped using the bus stations to protest segregated seating. His “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington D.C became one of his famous speeches. In his speech King stated “I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality” (Jr.). King was calling for civil and economic rights for blacks as well as the end of racism. Kings speech led to the success of the civil rights