Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have A Dream” Speech Analyzing an Argument Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What do you know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr What do you know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & his “I Have a Dream” Speech?
Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech is considered a Seminal U. S Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech is considered a Seminal U.S. Document seminal (adj.) – describes a work, event, or moment that strongly influenced later developments
“I Have A Dream”
Civil Rights Progress A timeline of key events that contributed to the civil rights movement…
Civil Rights Timeline As you view and listen, fill in at least five major events on your timeline that helped progress the Civil Rights Moment.
America in the 1950’s… Where all “Men are created equal”….
But not all men are treated equal… America in the 1950’s… But not all men are treated equal…
Jim Crow Laws are Alive and Well… Jim Crow Laws: Set of formal laws and regulations Also a system of social racism Emphasis on “knowing your place” Designed to limit contact and maintain a certain level of social status for White citizens Jim Crow Social Expectations: Black people did not argue with Whites Black people did not make eye contact with Whites Black men did not touch, speak to, or look at a White woman Black people were expected to step aside and wait for a white person to walk past White people always had the right-of-way at an intersection
1955:The Emmett Till Case A black teenager found dead after allegedly whistling at a white woman. There was substantial evidence pointing in the direction of two white men. An all white jury finds the men “not guilty”. News of the case brings nationwide attention to the civil rights movement.
1956: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Rosa Parks refuses to give her seat up to a white person on a bus and is subsequently arrested. This leads to the Montgomery Bus Boycott .
1957: The Little Rock Nine President Eisenhower sends the National Guard to Little Rock’s Central High School to protect nine black students as they desegregate the school.
1960: Sit-in Campaigns
1961: Freedom Riders Volunteers travel around the South by bus in attempt to desegregate bus terminals.
1963: March on Washington and Dr. King’s “I have a Dream” Speech Watch the Speech 1963: March on Washington and Dr. King’s “I have a Dream” Speech
But it doesn’t end there! 1964- MLK is awarded the Nobel Piece Prize 1964- Civil Rights Act is signed 1965-Voting Rights Act 1968-Assassination of MLK
Watch the Speech “I Have A Dream” Speech
As we watch the History Channel video … Listen for answers to these questions. Who is the speaker? Who was the audience? When & where was the speech presented? What was the purpose of the speech? What was Dr. King’s ultimate goal with this speech? https://www.dropbox.com/home#!/lightbox/home/9th%20Grade%20Lit%20UHS/Struggle%20for%20Freedom
Reverend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Who is the speaker? Reverend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the audience? March on Washington ending at the Lincoln Memorial Crowd of more than 250,000 people
When & where was the speech presented? Washington D.C. – Nation’s Capital August 28, 1963
National Mall – Washington D.C. Present Day
National Mall – Washington D.C. March on Washington in 1963
National Mall – Washington D.C. March on Washington in 1963
“I have a Dream” is an Argument As you listen to his speech today, think about how he achieves his goal through his words.
“I Have A Dream” Speech (p. 47 – 51) Watch the Speech “I Have A Dream” Speech (p. 47 – 51)