Understanding MLK's Vision

Who delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Frederick Douglass

What historical event does King reference at the beginning of his speech?

• Women's Suffrage Movement

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence

• Civil Rights Act

What does King describe the Emancipation Proclamation as?

• An insignificant document.

• A temporary measure for the war.

• A minor legal adjustment.

• A great beacon of hope.

How long after the Emancipation Proclamation does King say the Negro is still not free?

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 200 years

• 75 years

What metaphor does King use to describe the hope brought by the Emancipation Proclamation?

• a heavy burden of sorrow

• a beacon light of hope

• a dark cloud of despair

• a fleeting shadow of doubt

What are the 'manacles of segregation' that King mentions?

• The economic policies affecting job opportunities.

• The cultural practices of African American communities.

• The restrictive systems of racial segregation that oppress African Americans.

• The legal framework for voting rights.

What does King mean by 'the chains of discrimination'?

• The legal rights granted to all citizens.

• The physical restraints used to control individuals.

• The systemic barriers and oppression faced by marginalized groups.

• The economic advantages of the privileged class.

What does King hope to achieve through his speech?

• To criticize government policies on unrelated issues.

• To entertain the audience with stories.

• To promote economic growth and development.

• To inspire and mobilize people for civil rights and equality.

In what context does King refer to 'the greatest demonstration for freedom'?

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

• The Birmingham Campaign

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

What imagery does King use to describe the plight of Negro slaves?

• Imagery of light and joy in the fields.

• Imagery of chains, darkness, and struggle for freedom.

• Imagery of wealth and prosperity.

• Imagery of peace and harmony among races.