WorksheetsKing and Lincoln Speeches
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 15mins
In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. King deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech?
Union Station
the White House
the National Cathedral
the Lincoln Memorial
Which of the following answer choices states Dr. King’s main purpose in “I Have a Dream”?
He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote.
He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more.
He wants his audience to secure civil rights for all Americans.
He wants white Americans to apologize for the evils of slavery.
In “I Have a Dream,” what does Dr. King urge African Americans to do?
struggle for equal rights with discipline and dignity
appreciate the freedoms they currently have
register to vote, even if it is not convenient
regard all white people with suspicion
In “I Have a Dream,” Dr. King tells his listeners that they should not “wallow in the valley of despair.” What feeling is he urging them to avoid?
hopelessness from believing that the present situation will never change
confidence that the present situation can be overcome without effort
satisfaction that others will do the work of change for them
resentment toward the society that has oppressed them
Which best describes the main ideas (in order) of King's speech?
The Problem - His People - The Dream for All
The Dream - The Problem - A Christian Sermon
His People - White People - All People
The Problem - The Dream - Reactions to His Ideas
What was Lincoln’s primary purpose for delivering the Gettysburg Address?
to commemorate a great Union victory
to dedicate a cemetery
to launch his reelection campaign
to consecrate the ground
According to Lincoln, men gave their lives at Gettysburg
to hallow the ground.
so that the nation might live.
to stop the Confederate advance into Pennsylvania.
so that slavery would be abolished.
Lincoln believes that victory in the war will result in
a full measure of devotion.
a new birth of freedom.
an altogether fitting and proper memorial.
all men being created equal.
Lincoln states that "we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain", what does he mean?
They deserved to die
All Confederate soldiers should die
We should fight for freedom in their honor so they did not die for nothing
It was God's will that they died
Lincoln ends by stating his commitment “that government of the people, by the people, for the people,
shall not perish from the earth.” What ideal is he expressing?
equality
immortality
liberty
democracy
Lincoln believes that victory (for the Union) in the war will result in _____.
full devotion of all citizens to the Union.
women, as well as slaves, will have equal rights.
a proper memorial for those who have died in the war
a new birth of freedom and all men will be created equal
What was Lincoln's main purpose for writing and giving The Gettysburg Address?
to identify the soldiers who have died in battle so far and present their names to the audience
to argue why the Union will win the war and destroy the South
to mourn the loss of soldiers and inspire support for the Union/continuation of war
to seek money for the families of those who died in battle
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the speech?
The influence of the founders on our nation should be limited since the country has changed and endured so much since the American Revolution.
The Union soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg were heroes because they guaranteed liberty for all Americans through their sacrifice.
The best way to honor the sacrifice of the dead Union soldiers is to continue fighting to preserve the nation and its values.
Lincoln believes that the Union’s efforts in the Civil War have been courageous and inspiring, but will most likely not lead to victory.
What does perish mean?
continue
liberate
spoil
die
What does resolve mean?
set aside as holy
rotate
decide
change one's mind
What is the definition of conceived?
To create something in your mind
To write down an answer
To investigate something
To create a plan of action
What is the definition of proposition?
To give an idea
An idea or offer to consider
Taking an offer from someone
An idea that means nothing
