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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because the wealthy have the power to overlook the __________, Dr. King may have been overly confident.

2. Politicians were needed who would stand up for issues and build and strengthen ___________ between African Americans.

3. Laws enacted without __________ provided changes and minimal reform with no real freedom - words are not supported by deeds.

4. The desire to be ___________ is appropriate when placed in the proper setting, as when one wants to be first in moral greatness.

5. Dr. King accepted the label of ___________, claiming that this sort of nonviolence was powerful and just.

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Dr. King's main concerns about the Vietnam War when it was fought?

2. What did Dr. King think would happen in society as a result of integration, according to his last conversation?

3. What did Dr. King feel about the current state of the Civil Rights movement during the interview on Meet the Press?

4. What did Dr. King feel it was an honor to be called, even though he didn't feel himself to be this way?

5. How did the Vietnam War hurt African American men more, according to the thoughts of Dr. King?

6. What happened to the North, even as the South and its African American population began to gain respect?

7. What was an important part of African American financial and economic power at the time?

8. What was the tool that brought a hope for integration, rather than the ideals that Black Power purported?

9. How could the marchers in the march from Selma to Montgomery be described at this point?

10. What did Dr. King feel would help an African American be lifted to the same level as the rest of America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is said that to be a realistic pacifist, those in the Church must fight against nuclear war and world annihilation.

Part 1: Do you think that all Christians are pacifists? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you consider yourself to be a pacifist? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it's realistic to create a world in which no conflict occurs? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Students began to get involved in the protests as well, allowing them to see that they were agents of change.

Part 1: Why do you think it was important for students to get active in the Civil Rights Movement?

Part 2: Do you think the Civil Rights Movement would have been a success had the students not gotten involved? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think society's views change when younger people get involved in social issues?

Essay Topic 3

The process of integration was not a smooth one, in fact it took some time and some struggle before it began to be widespread.

Part 1: Why do you think integration was such a difficult task?

Part 2: Do you think that integration is something people know about today? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think people were so resistant to having different races in the same schools?

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