Question

what does martin luther king jr. make allusions to in his \i have a dream\ speech? select 4 options. abraham lincoln the emancipation proclamation the washington monument john f. kennedy the constitution the bible

Explanation:

1. Abraham Lincoln: MLK alludes to Lincoln as the one who signed the Emancipation Proclamation, linking to the fight for freedom.
2. the Emancipation Proclamation: It's referenced as a key document for Black liberation, connecting to Lincoln's legacy.
3. the Constitution: MLK refers to the Constitution's promises of liberty and equality, highlighting unfulfilled rights.
4. the Bible: Religious allusions from the Bible (e.g., justice, freedom themes) are used to appeal to moral values.

The Washington Monument and John F. Kennedy are not alluded to in the speech (JFK was president later, and the monument isn't a focus of allusions here).

Answer:

A. Abraham Lincoln, B. the Emancipation Proclamation, E. the Constitution, F. the Bible