Courage
Andy Pallis
courage
noun cour·age \ˈkər-ij, ˈkə-rij\
the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was an African American civil rights leader. He displayed courage in his leadership techniques by standing up to those who told him and his people they were not equal. Standing up to authority took courage because it was dangerous because his actions got him in trouble with the law and made racists resent him. He was assassinated which further represents his courage to die for what his followers and he believed in.
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a South African revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. As a revolutionary leader he focused on dismantling racism in South Africa and creating equality among all races. He was courageous because he was faced with jail time for his actions and accepted a 27 year sentence because he stood for what he believed in and lead by example to his followers.
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and lead the Union during the Civil War. He was a courageous leader because he abolished slavery even though the southern states did not want to but he knew it was the right thing to do. Abolishing slavery lead to the southern states (The Confederation) attempting to succeed from the Northern states (The Union) but with his courageous leadership style he was able to maintain the bond between states.
Bibliography
"Abraham Lincoln Biography •." Biography Online. Web. 8 Sept. 2015.
"Biography Nelson Mandela •." Biography Online. Web. 8 Sept. 2015.
"Martin Luther King Biography •." Biography Online. Web. 8 Sept. 2015.
http://www.biographyonline.net/people/famous/courageous.html