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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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