The more knowledge a person has, the better the contribution that person can make to the world. If you have a strong background, you could use that knowledge to your advantage. There have been many leaders who have gained acquired knowledge and then from there they have managed to lead people who agree with their ideas. Martin Luther King an example of a leader who studies the art of passive protesting. The United State’s as a whole is its own leader and this is due to the fact that many Americans understand the history of our past allowing us to see what mistakes can be avoided in the long run. Martin Luther King was part of the Civil rights movement. He contributed a lot to this movement because he believed in change. He was no ordinary leader