Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream Speech

When and where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech? 

• August 28, 1963, Washington, D.C. 
  

• August 18, 1963, Washington, D.C. 
  

• April 28, 1963, Louisiana, Laplace. 
  

• March 20, 1963,

  Atlanta, Georgia

What was the purpose of the "I Have a Dream" speech?

To call for racial E (a)   and an end to discrimination 

What historic event was the backdrop for the speech? 

• The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom 
  

• The March on Washington for Schools and Peace
  

• The March on Washington for Equal rights and Freedom of speech
  

• The March on Washington for Laws and Integrity 

Which famous line is repeated multiple times throughout the speech?

I have a (a)  

In the speech, King refers to a "promissory note." What does this symbolize? 

The promises of freedom and equality made in the Constitution and the Bill Of Rights

• True

• False

Which famous American document does King reference when he says, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"? 

• The Emancipation Proclamation 
  

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What metaphor does King use to describe racial injustice? 

A check marked "____________ _____"

A- insufficient funds

B- A dark and desolate valley 
C- A long night of captivity

D- A scorching summer 


(a)  

What does King dream his children will one day be judged by? 

• The content of their character 
  

• The color of their skin 
  

• Their social status

• Their wealth and possessions

What's the best team in this class?

*Put a Number*

What mountain does King mention as a symbol of freedom and justice?

• Stone Mountain of Germany

• Mount Everest 
  

• The Rocky Mountains

• Stone Mountain of Georgia