Question

1. how does the declaration of independence influence martin luther king’s view of citizens?

(a) he believes african - americans have a right to pursue armed resistance to create change.
(b) he views americans and african - americans as continuing to have separate experiences in society.
(c) he thinks that it is time to create new documents to base the government upon due to historic racism.
(d) he wants for african - americans to achieve equality and the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

1. read the selection below from the section \you have been the veterans of great suffering. \i have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. what is the main reason dr. martin luther king, jr. included this section in his speech?

(a) to show that his children have been discriminated against
(b) to show that he has hope things will improve in the future
(c) to show that segregation will never be eliminated
(d) to show that people will always be judged by others

Explanation:

For question 7: The Declaration of Independence's core ideals are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all citizens. Martin Luther King Jr. drew on these ideals to advocate for African-Americans to gain equal access to these fundamental rights. Options A, B, and C contradict his nonviolent approach, goals of integration, and respect for foundational American documents respectively.
For question 8: The quoted line is a central hopeful vision from King's "I Have a Dream" speech. It articulates his desire for a future free from racial prejudice, not to highlight past discrimination against his children, despair about segregation, or accept constant judgment.

Answer:

1. (D) He wants for African-Americans to achieve equality and the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
2. (B) to show that he has hope things will improve in the future