"[O]ur national birth was the beginning of a new history, the formation and progress of an untried political system, which separates us from the past and connects us with the future only; ...we may confidently assume that our country is destined to be the great nation of futurity It presides in all the operations of the physical world, and it is also the conscious law of the soul -- the self-evident dictates of morality, which accurately defines the duty of man to man, and consequently man's rights as man The expansive future is our arena, and for our history. We are entering on its untrodden space, with the truths of God in our minds, beneficent objects in our hearts, and with a clear conscience unsullied by the past. We are the nation of human progress" John L. O'Sullivan, 1839 Which of these BEST supports O'Sullivan's claims

"The expansive future is our arena, and fo rour history. We are entering on its untrodden space, with the truths of god in our minds, beneficent objects in our hearts, and with a clear conscoence unsullied by the past. We are the nation of human progress" should be the correct answer.

Explanation:

Why? John. L. O'Sullivan is known for believing in the higher Providence (being God). This is the justification he used for his claims for the Manifest Destiny. The future destiny of God is made known in his statement "we are the nation of progress." These are the two key to look for in choosing your "futurity" and "God." This answer has both.

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.

do your own work !