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read the quotation from dr. martin luther king jr. and answer the question.
what was dr. king alluding to when he stated that america had defaulted on the promissory note?
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it is obvious today that america has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. instead of honoring this sacred obligation, america has given the negro people a bad check; a check which has come back marked \insufficient funds.\
that the government had defaulted on its promise to promote and ensure the equality of all people
that the government had defaulted on its promise to provide land grants to former slaves
that the government had defaulted on its promise to fund social programs created to help poor people
that the government had defaulted on its promise to pay reparations to former slaves
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Explanation:

Dr. King's "promissory note" refers to the foundational American ideals and promises of liberty, equality, and unalienable rights for all citizens, as outlined in documents like the Declaration of Independence. He argued that these promises were not fulfilled for Black Americans, who faced systemic inequality and discrimination. The other options are too narrow and do not align with the core metaphor of unfulfilled universal equality.

Answer:

that the government had defaulted on its promise to promote and ensure the equality of all people