Question

in \the american dream\ the speakers argument that americans must come together as equals is supported by

the fear that the american dream will end.
the belief that people have a right to equality.
the demand that americans change their ways.
the suggestion that people become more religious.

Explanation:

Identify the central argument and supporting evidence

In "The American Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the core argument that Americans must come together as equals is fundamentally rooted in the founding democratic principles of the nation.

Evaluate the given options

• "the fear that the American dream will end": This is a potential consequence of failing to unite, but it does not serve as the primary moral or logical support for the argument of equality itself.
• "the belief that people have a right to equality": This directly aligns with the speech's appeal to the Declaration of Independence and the inherent, God-given rights of all individuals to dignity and equal treatment.
• "the demand that Americans change their ways": This is a call to action rather than the underlying justification supporting the argument.
• "the suggestion that people become more religious": The speech uses religious and moral themes, but its primary argument for coming together as equals is based on the fundamental human right to equality.

Answer:

• the fear that the American dream will end.
• the belief that people have a right to equality. (Correct answer)
• the demand that Americans change their ways.
• the suggestion that people become more religious.