MLK Jr. Comp

Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?

• a bus driver bringing people to Washington DC for the March on Washington

• a preacher working for equal rights for all that gave a famous speech at the March on Washington

• the President of the United States at the time of the March on Washington

Why did the March on Washington take place?

• to celebrate the President of the United States

• to have a big party for everyone

• to demand equality, civil rights for all people regardless of color

Why do you think the speech was given on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial?

• it was President Lincoln's birthday

• President Lincoln helped to free people that were slaves 100 years earlier

• President Lincoln wanted it there

What was the outcome of the March on Washington?

• the Civil Rights Act was passed a year later

• everyone enjoyed a big celebration

• nothing

What was the name of the speech given by Martin Luther King Jr.?

• I Want Equality

• I Have A Dream

• Give Me Liberty

Why did Martin Luther King Jr. give his "I Have A Dream" speech?

• he wanted all people to have a big party

• he wanted to be president

• he wanted all people would be equal regardless of their color