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What did the architects of our republic promise in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence?
What did the architects of our republic promise in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence?
- A promissory note for every American
- Guaranteed rights for all Americans (correct)
- Equal rights for all races
- The pursuit of happiness for all citizens
What has America done to the citizens of color?
What has America done to the citizens of color?
- Provided them with insufficient funds
- Given them a bad check (correct)
- Given them equal opportunities
- Honored their sacred obligation
What does the author refuse to believe about the bank of justice?
What does the author refuse to believe about the bank of justice?
- It has insufficient funds
- It is bankrupt (correct)
- It is closed
- It is corrupt
What will cashing the check give the author and others?
What will cashing the check give the author and others?
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What is America's current status regarding the promissory note?
What is America's current status regarding the promissory note?
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The Founding Documents of America
- The architects of the American republic made promises in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
The Treatment of Citizens of Color
- America has failed to fulfill its promises to citizens of color.
The Bank of Justice
- The author refuses to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt, implying that it has failed to deliver justice to all citizens.
The Promissory Note
- Cashing the promissory note, which represents the unfulfilled promises of the Founding Documents, would give the author and others true freedom and equality.
- America's current status regarding the promissory note is one of default, having failed to fulfill its promises to citizens of color.
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