Question

social science: this passage is adapted from martin luther king jr.s i have a dream speech.
i am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for
freedom in the history of our nation.

five score years ago, a great american, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the

emancipation proclamation. this momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions
of negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. it came as a joyous daybreak.
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select one answer
a further his point with concrete evidence that all americans should currently have equal rights and freedom.
b force his audience to recognize the lack of freedom granted by these documents to black americans.
c provide evidence that these documents protect some americans but not all americans.
d to define and outline the goals for the civil rights movements at the time.

Explanation:

In "I Have a Dream", when MLK references documents like the Emancipation Proclamation, he aims to show that while these documents (meant to grant freedom/rights) exist, Black Americans still lack full freedom as promised. Option A is incorrect as he's not saying all currently have equal rights. Option C is wrong because the documents are meant to protect all (in theory), but in practice, Black Americans are excluded. Option D is incorrect as this part is about referencing past documents to highlight unfulfilled promises, not outlining civil rights movement goals. Option B matches: he wants the audience to recognize that these documents (supposed to grant freedom) have not fully granted it to Black Americans.

Answer:

B. Force his audience to recognize the lack of freedom granted by these documents to Black Americans.