Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Analysis

What was the primary purpose of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech?

• To entertain the audience

• To promote economic growth

• To define the Civil Rights Movement and urge for racial justice

• To discuss historical events

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During which event was the "I Have a Dream" speech delivered?

• The Civil Rights Act signing

• The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

• A church revival

• The Emancipation Proclamation anniversary

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What phrase did Dr. King famously use in his speech that was not included in the final draft?

• "We shall overcome"

• "I have a dream"

• "Let freedom ring"

• "United we stand"

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Who encouraged Dr. King to speak about his dream during the speech?

• A crowd member

• His wife

• Mahalia Jackson

• A fellow preacher

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What significant legislation was influenced by the March on Washington and Dr. King's speech?

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Fair Labor Standards Act

• The Emancipation Proclamation

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