Question

name: activity sheet rl.8.1 using text evidence to make inferences honoring king americans pay tribute to a leaders legacy. for many americans, martin luther king jr. day isnt just a \day off\ from school or work. they will make it a \day on\ and participate in community - service projects in honor of martin luther king jr. day. a great leader king (1929 - 1968) was a famous civil rights leader. when king was growing up, the south was segregated, or separated by race. black people did not have the same rights as white people. under the law they were not allowed to attend the same schools as white people and had to sit in the back seats of buses. black people also had to use separate restrooms and drinking fountains. when king was older, he worked to change those unjust laws. during the 1950s and 1960s, he gave speeches and organized peaceful marches and protests. beginning in 1955, king led the famous montgomery bus boycott. for 381 days, african americans boycotted, or refused to use, public buses in the alabama city. a year later, the u.s. supreme court ruled that segregation on buses was illegal. king gained national attention from the boycott and, in 1963, delivered his famous \i have a dream\ speech. he told a crowd of more than 200,000 people in washington, d.c., that his dream was for all people to be treated fairly and equally under the law. as a result of his work, civil rights laws were passed. those laws protect the rights of all americans. a day of service many people celebrate kings legacy on martin luther king jr. day with parades and other events. the legacy of a leader is something he or she has accomplished that would benefit future generations. for king, that meant making the world a better place. thousands more honor king by cleaning parks, volunteering at homeless shelters, and participating in other community - service projects. \everybody can be great because everybody can serve,\ king once said. by taking part in community - service projects, americans are able to keep this leaders dream alive. 1. what can you infer about martin luther king jr. based on the passage?

Explanation:

The passage describes King's fight against racial - segregation laws, his leadership in the Montgomery bus boycott, his famous speech, and the impact of his work on civil rights laws. It also mentions how people honor his legacy through community service. We can infer his strong commitment to equality and justice.

Answer:

Martin Luther King Jr. was a committed civil - rights leader who fought for equality and justice, inspiring future generations to serve their communities.