Question

↑ 3.43 test (cst): the rhetoric of speeches gettysburg address it is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. it is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under god, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. nobel peace prize acceptance speech yet when years have rolled past and when the blazing light of truth is focused on this marvellous age in which we live — men and women will know and children will be taught that we have a finer land, a better people, a more noble civilization — because these humble children of god were willing to suffer for righteousness sake. which phrases from the speeches best support the theme of equality for all? a. lincoln: died in vain king: finer land b. lincoln: great task king: humble children c. lincoln: birth of freedom king: righteousness sake d. lincoln: unfinished work king: we live

Explanation:

The "birth of freedom" in Lincoln's Gettysburg Address implies a new - found equality and liberty for all, and "righteousness' sake" in King's Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech suggests a fight for what is right and just, which often includes equality for all. The other options do not as directly relate to the theme of equality for all.

Answer:

C. Lincoln: birth of freedom; King: righteousness' sake