Dr. King was assassinated by a sniper. Dr.King's death marked an end of an era in America History. But in the wake of Dr. King's death, congress did pass the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Also Dr. King's death touched off both national mourning and riots in more than 100 cities. He gave the civil rights to African Americans. He was like the salvation of African Americans Rights.Dr. King was assassinated by a sniper. Dr.King's death marked an end of an era in America History. But in the wake of Dr. King's death, congress did pass the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Also Dr. King's death touched off both national mourning and riots in more than 100 cities. He gave the civil rights to African Americans. He was like the salvation of African Americans Rights.