Do Now 1)What was the main idea behind the "I Have a Dream" Speech? 2) Why do you think that speech is so famous?

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Do Now 1)What was the main idea behind the "I Have a Dream" Speech? 2) Why do you think that speech is so famous?

Reminders Civil Rights Interview Project due TODAY!

10.8- March on Washington President Kennedy announced he would try and get new Civil Rights laws. Hours later Medgar Evers was murdered in front of his home. The KKK member accused of committing the murder was set free. This angered many protesters and Americans.

King King and other protesters wanted to pressure Congress to pass Kennedy’s Civil Rights laws. They planned a massive protest in Washington D.C.

March on Washington March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom- August 28, ,000 people of all races, backgrounds, and ages met on the National Mall. MLK Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Guided Practice We will listen and read along to the famous “ I Have a Dream Speech”

Independent Practice Answer the text-dependent questions based on the speech.

Exit Ticket 1) What was one effect of the March on Washington? 2) Why was the March on Washington organized?