MLK & Little Rock Nine

When King says "And they have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom," he means that..

• they cannot removed from the Lincoln Memorial and are stuck there.
• whites present at the demonstration understand that freedom cannot be separated between races.
• Americans cannot get out of freedom
• the demonstrators have had a realization about the meaning of freedom

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

King mentions the writers of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence  because they

• faced poverty and discrimination.
• issued promissory notes to United States banks.
• believed in equality of rights for all
• eliminated slavery.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

 “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character” (104-107).
Based on this statement, how does King feel about the future of America?

• scared
• angry
• hopeful
• sad

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which lines are repeated throughout the "I Have a Dream" speech?

• symphony of brotherhood

• We will be free one day

• I have a dream

• Go back

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

"This note was a promise that all men would be guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This quote is an allusion to what document?

• Declaration of Independence
• Constitution
• Bill of Rights

The main focus of Dr. King’s speech is

• getting more money for America’s black population

• convincing everyone to live in peace and tranquility

• celebrating the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

• ending segregation and racial injustice in America

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Other than "I have a dream", what other phrase does he repeat?

• Let there be peace
• Let us all come together
• Let joy abound
• Let freedom ring

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Where did he give the "I Have a Dream Speech"?

• Dallas, Tx
• Richmond, Va
• New York, NY
• Washington, DC

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Other than a Civil Rights leader, what was King's profession?

• a teacher

• a lawyer

• a preacher

• a Congressman

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does "promissory note" mean?

• a written promise to repay a debt
• a union formed for mutual benefit
• a pledge to do what is right under the law
• Holy Guacamole

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4