A Comparative Analysis of Famous African Americans in History

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main focus of the passage?
Comparing the contributions of famous African Americans
Discussing the personal lives of famous African Americans
Analyzing the economic impact of famous African Americans
Exploring the scientific achievements of famous African Americans
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Comparing perspectives
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How did Harriet Tubman demonstrate bravery and determination in her work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad?
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What is the main focus of the passage regarding Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
The impact of her refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus
The history of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks' childhood and upbringing
The economic impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Evaluating reasons and evidence
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
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How does Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech serve as evidence of his lasting impact on the fight for equality?
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Which skill is being tested when comparing the perspectives of Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks in the context of their contributions to the civil rights movement?
Critical thinking
Reading comprehension
Analytical reasoning
Memory recall
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Comparing perspectives
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the perspectives of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King Jr. differ in their approach to fighting for the rights of African Americans?
Harriet Tubman focused on leading slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad, while Frederick Douglass emphasized the power of education and literacy.
Rosa Parks advocated for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, while Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized the importance of peaceful protests and civil rights legislation.
Harriet Tubman believed in armed rebellion and direct confrontation with slave owners, while Frederick Douglass promoted economic empowerment and self-reliance.
Rosa Parks supported the idea of integration and equality through legal means, while Martin Luther King Jr. called for a complete separation from the white society.
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Comparing perspectives
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do the contributions of these individuals reflect a range of perspectives?
By addressing issues of discrimination and inequality in different ways
By ignoring issues of discrimination and inequality
By focusing only on one specific aspect of discrimination and inequality
By not addressing issues of discrimination and inequality at all
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Comparing perspectives
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