Civil Rights Movement Speech
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What principle did Governor George Wallace claim allowed him to resist federal 'interposition' in state affairs?

  • Interference
  • Nullification (correct)
  • Federation
  • Segregation

    • In the context of the text, what does the phrase 'let freedom ring' symbolize?

  • Segregation
  • Oppression
  • Equality for all (correct)
  • State rights

    • What is the main theme of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech?

  • American Dream and equality (correct)
  • Economic inequality
  • Racial segregation
  • State sovereignty

    • What rhetorical device does Dr. King use in paragraphs 16-17 to convey his message?

    <p>Extended metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state does Dr. King mention first in his speech when he says 'let freedom ring'?

    <p>New Hampshire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Governor George Wallace's stance regarding desegregation at the University of Alabama?

    <p>He claimed nullification allowed him to resist it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text refer to when mentioning 'the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination'?

    <p>Symbols representing the impact of segregation and discrimination on African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document is mentioned in the text that freed enslaved people during the Civil War?

    <p>Emancipation Proclamation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about 'extreme or absolute language' from the text?

    <p>It showcases the author's intentional use of strong language to emphasize points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty' suggest in the text?

    <p>A metaphor for the economic struggles faced by African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Four score and seven years ago' mentioned in the text is a reference to which historical figure's speech?

    <p>Abraham Lincoln</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'promissory note' as mentioned in the text?

    <p>A written promise to repay a loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author emphasize is the urgent need of the time?

    <p>To lift the nation from racial injustice to brotherhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if the nation returns to 'business as usual' according to the text?

    <p>There will be neither rest nor tranquility until citizenship rights are granted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is warned to those who think the Negro will now be content after 'blowing off steam'?

    <p>A rude awakening awaits them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in the process of gaining rightful place?

    <p>Conducting the struggle with dignity and discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest is necessary to make justice a reality for all of God’s children?

    <p>Lifting from racial injustice to brotherhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning.' What does this statement signify?

    <p>A continuation of efforts towards justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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