subject
History, 13.04.2021 15:20 charlesrogers38

Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech. This note [the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution] was a promise that all men . . . would be guaranteed the "unalienable Rights” of "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note.

–"I Have a Dream,”
Martin Luther King Jr.

What is the best summary of this part of the speech?

African Americans do not enjoy the rights of full citizenship.
Modern America is not fulfilling promises made to African Americans in earlier times.
The United States does not pay its debts as promised.
African Americans are owed reparations for the abuses of slavery.

ansver
Answers: 3

Another question on History

question
History, 21.06.2019 20:00
President wilson’s moral diplomacy led him to support 1. revolutions in russia. 2. increased trade with china. 3. independence for the philippines. 4. taking over cuba.
Answers: 1
question
History, 22.06.2019 06:30
What is george calvert's american colony
Answers: 1
question
History, 22.06.2019 16:30
Which of the following was not a result of the attacks of 9/11or the war on terror? a. tightening security at airports b. an increase in public displays of patriotism c. a growth in the number of conspiracy theories about the government d. an increase in the number of hijackings worldwide
Answers: 2
question
History, 22.06.2019 18:40
What was the land ordinance of 1787's view towards native americans? it allowed americans to settle on any land they wanted, even land owned by native americans. it allowed the government to move native americans to specific areas to keep them from attacking. it forbid native american lands from being taking from them without their consent. the ordinance of 1787 doesn't mention native americans since they are not american citizens.
Answers: 1
You know the right answer?
Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech. This note [the Declaration...
Questions
question
World Languages, 09.07.2019 20:00
Questions on the website: 13722365