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    Patrick Henry Speaks Against Ratification of the Constitution (1788) Patrick Henry‚ the noted Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention‚ opposed a federal form of government in the United States. Here‚ at a debate during the convention‚ Henry discusses his objections to the new form of government. [pic] Mr. Chairman‚ the public mind‚ as well as my own‚ is extremely uneasy at the proposed change of government. Give me leave to form one of the number of those who wish to be thoroughly acquainted

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    Martin Luther King Imagine if you were a African American during 1963 time when Martin Luther King was doing his protests‚ would you support Martin Luther or go to violence? Martin Luther was an inspiration in many ways. He put the Civil Rights Movement into motion and initiated action for equality among different races.. Martin Luther King did many non-violent marches and protests against the black laws. He inspired other negroes or black people to stand up to the colour laws. He inspired others

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    Dream” by‚ Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. One of the most inspirational speeches in world “I Have a Dream was giving by Martin Luther KingJr. On August 28‚ 1963‚ on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Mr. King delivered a critical message in front of thousands of people to demand equal rights for racial injustice. Martin Luther KingJr. stood in front of his audience to give his speech; he used so many hearts touching words. Mr. King used frequent

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    When we think about committing a crime‚ we usually perceive the idea of manslaughter or robbery. It is a common idea that the crimes committed is always righteous to the system and that any penalty would have been deserved. However‚ Martin Luther King Jr.‚ while spending time in jail for a penalty based on an absence of permit to parade in the streets‚ writes a letter demonstrating the injustices in the federal law system and where the flaws take place. Almost 64 years ago‚ segregation was determined

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    Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist who stood strong in advocating justice and equality. King believed in nonviolent civil disobedience and wanted to bring an end to the constant racial segregation faced by the blacks in Birmingham‚ Alabama. In April 1963‚ while protesting for struggled equality of the blacks in Birmingham‚ King and the other protestors were arrested and jailed. While serving his jail term‚ King wrote “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” as a retort to the moderate‚ white

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    wanted equality for the blacks. The key people that actually stood up for their rights To get equality for the blacks and they were Martin Luther King and Malcolm x. They both had the same goals which were getting freedom for the black people but had different strategies to achieve their goals. Martin Luther King and Malcolm x had totally different upbringing. Martin Luther was raised in a middle-class family which he was also educated. On the other hand‚ Malcolm x was the opposite he was not born into

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    hero to me is not violent‚ but brave and warm hearted. He was the worlds voice for equality. Martin Luther king was a civil rights activist‚ and well known for his actions and services. Dr. king has played a major role in the way our country is shaped today. Although king is well known if you have not been inspired by him after you read this‚ may you be inspired by Martin Luther king’s influential actions. King has outrageous accomplishments considering the era he lived in‚ where blacks had their dignity

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    Compare the philosophies of Martin Luther KingJr. and Malcolm X. how their goals for the African American community similar and/or different? How their strategies for reaching those goals similar and/or different? During the past century there were two influential people Martin Luther KingJr. and Malcolm X who grappled with the problem of inequality between black and white people. They both wanted to bring hope to blacks in the US through their powerful‚ hard-hitting

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    Speeches in which this is observed include "I Have A Dream" by Martin Luther King and "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln which have been valued and remembered throughout time as being historically influential and valued‚ as such‚ as they use the values of their time and audience to inspire‚ persuade and unite the public with their message. Martin Luther King electrified America with his pivotal speech‚ dramatically delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC in 1963

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    Rhetorical Analysis: “I Have a Dream” On August 28‚ 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. introduced his well-known speech “I Have a Dream” in the nation’s capital to 250‚000 people. Dr.King spoke in an emotional tone to persuade his audience. He embedded powerful diction and favorable repetition in his attempt to convince America hat racial equality is essential to become a great nation. The speaker utilized diction throughout his speech to reveal his opinions on discrimination‚ segregation‚ and racial

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