Compare And Contrast Malcolm X And Julius Caesar

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'' You can't separate peace from freedom because no one be at peace unless he has his freedom.'' - Malcolm X. Julies caesar and Malcolm X can be compared by what they projected and how they made a difference in history. Julius Caesar was a Roman politician. As for, Malcolm X he was a human rights activist. Both of them can be compared by both of them being assassinated. Another reason is both of their father's passed away when they were at a very young age.

Julius Caesar was a Roman Politcian. Caesar was born on July 13, 100 BC, Rome, Italy and was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC, Rome, Italy. Caesar wrote a Roman history in Greek about 143 BC. Caesar has been maried multiple times, with three kids. When Caesar's father passed away Caesar had know other choice but to join the military. In 75 BC. Caesar was kidnapped by pirates. Caesar's ship was hooked by pirates off the southwestern coast of Asia minor. Just like many others Caesar's life wass surrounded by hardship and glum.

Malcolm X was a human rights activist. Malcolm was born on May 19, 1925. Omaha, NE and was assassinated on February 21, 1965, Washington Heights, New York City, New York. In 1946, at the age of 21, Malcolm was sent to prison on a burglary conviction. After his six years release he joined the Nation of Islam in Harlem, NewYork.
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Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965. According to www. History.com it states ''Malcolm X was shot to death by nation of Islam members while speaking at a rally of him organization.'' This peice of evidence shows the assassination of Malcolm. On the other hand, Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC, Rome, Italy. www.History.com states'' Servilius casca struck the first bow, hitting caesar in the neck and drawing blood. The other senators all joined in, Stabing him repeatedly to the head''. This peice of evidence shows the assassination of Julius

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