do now 1)what was the main idea behind the "i have a dream" speech? 2) why do you think...
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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, 1963 200,000 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?