What was the goal of the Selma March?
Which consequence did marchers experience?
What was the purpose of the 24th Amendment?
Based on what you have read, select each group below whose equal rights were ensured by the Civil Rights Act.Check any of the boxes that apply.
Select the correct phrase to complete the statement.Civil rights advocates wanted sweeping civil rights legislation because
Select the correct phrase to complete the sentence.In this speech, King claims there is a gap between
Based on what you have learned, select each response below that correctly describes a barrier to African American voting in the South in the 1960s.Select all that apply.
Think about what you saw in the video.Based on what you have seen and heard, select the responses below that correctly describe a characteristic of the march.Select all that apply.
Select the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. 1. The March on Washington promoted civil rights because it was .
Select the correct name to complete the statement.The president who first introduced the Civil Rights Act was
2. The March on Washington secured civil rights because it influenced the passage of the .
What did the 24th Amendment and the Civil Rights Act achieve?
The underlined text uses similar language as what other famous document or speech?The Declaration of Independence✔ The Gettysburg AddressThe US Constitution
Who is the “great American” that King refers to in this paragraph?
Which of the following is Dr. King criticizing in this portion of his speech?Select all of the boxes that apply.
Which specific problems does Martin Luther King, Jr., mention in this part of the speech?Select all that apply.
In the speech, Martin Luther King, Jr., famously declares that he has a dream.Which of the following best describes that dream?
The underlined text refers to language found in what famous American document?The ConstitutionThe Gettysburg Address✔ The Declaration of Independence
How does Dr. King want people to judge his children?
Throughout this speech, Dr. King chooses to reference famous American works, speeches, and songs, as well as the bible.Why do you think he chooses to do this? Write a short paragraph explaining your reasoning.
Dr. King uses these references to establish a sense of shared identity and moral authority with his audience. By citing foundational American documents like the Declaration of Independence, he frames the civil rights movement not as a radical new idea, but as a demand for the fulfillment of the nation's original promises of liberty and equality. Furthermore, his use of biblical allusions provides a spiritual and moral framework for the struggle, appealing to the deeply held religious beliefs of his listeners. By weaving together patriotic and religious themes, King makes his message more universal and persuasive, grounding his vision for the future in the most respected traditions of American life.
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