Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' Speech Flashcard

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What was the date when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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August 28, 1963

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Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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Lincoln Memorial

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What was the purpose of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech?

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To advocate for civil rights and equality

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What did Martin Luther King Jr. refer to as a 'great beacon light of hope' in his speech?

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Emancipation Proclamation

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What did Martin Luther King Jr. compare the 'promissory note' to in his speech?

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A check

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Who did Martin Luther King Jr. say will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters?

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African-Americans

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What did Martin Luther King Jr. describe as 'the fierce urgency of now' in his speech?

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The need for immediate action on civil rights

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What did Martin Luther King Jr. express a dream about in his speech?

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A nation where all men are created equal

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What did Martin Luther King Jr. hope to transform into a 'stone of hope'?

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The mountain of despair

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What did Martin Luther King Jr. hope will 'ring from every village and every hamlet'?

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Freedom