Category: Historical Figures
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“I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther
Introduction Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist in America. Were it not for the efforts of martin Luther, it is highly likely that the freedom and equity the black and other minor communities in America enjoy today, would not be as it is (Williams; 1987). During his endeavors, King delivered the widely…
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Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Table of Contents Background Effectiveness of the Letter Conclusion Works Cited In 1842 Henry David Thoreau did not to pay his taxes. He did the same thing the following year. In 1846 he was arrested for failure to pay taxes. Thoreau decided not to pay his taxes in order to protest slavery (Dillman 1). It…
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Letter From Birmingham Jail: Rhetorical Devices
Luther King wrote his letter with the aim to inform the clergy that he had a right to be in Birmingham and that his actions had moral, just, and honorable reasons. He uses rhetorical devices to convince not only them but also the rest of the American citizens. Above all, King drew deep comparisons and…
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The Speech “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King
Table of Contents Introduction Audience and Purpose Logos Pathos Ethos Simile, Personification, and Metaphor Conclusion Works Cited Introduction There are a number of speeches that were delivered by various people in the history of America. “I Have a Dream” is a speech in history that was conveyed by Martin Luther King at the Lincoln Memorial.…
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“Struggles” of Historical Figures
Although nowadays we have the recent technologies that allow people to become stars in a second, these technologies can destroy the reputation of famous people and impact them adversely. Some people might think that it is easy to become influential and famous today due to the emergence of social media and the fast spread of…
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Book Review: “The Autobiography of Malcolm X”
Table of Contents Introduction Plot Summary Character Development Main Ideas Conclusion References Introduction The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written by Alex Haley, is the story of a young African American boy’s rise from racial oppression to political activism. The cover features three portraits of Malcolm X in various stages of speech and concentration. The traumatic…
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Fredrick Allen Hampton Overview
Frederick Allen Hampton, better known as Fred Hampton, was an influential American activist in the fight for the rights of the discriminated dark-skinned population of the United States. His life was linked to the activities of the Party named Black Panthers and other organizations seeking to ensure a decent life for Afro-Americans. He was killed…
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“I Have A Dream” by Martin Luther King
If we do not read the literature of our own culture and that of the world, we impoverish ourselves intellectually, spiritually, and lose opportunities to connect with others across time and geographic separation. The literature of all kinds is eminently worth the investment of time, for its power to display different ways of expressing ideas.…
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The Impact of Martin Luther King’s Speech
Table of Contents Before the Speech Content of the Speech What King wanted Changed in America After the Speech Before the Speech Martin Luther King Junior delivered the speech, “I Have a Dream,” in 1963. It was heard by an initial two hundred thousand people, beyond any other rally in the history of the U.S…
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Jane Addams’ History of Activities
The history of Jane Addams’ activities in this module seemed particularly interesting. This is due to the fact that my research paper focuses on the study of the activities of women politicians; hence the story of Jane is of particular curiosity. Her contribution to the development of social homes for the development of poor communities…