Which statement best describes the argument Dr. King makes in his "I Have a Dream" speech? African Americans continue to be denied equal rights. America has not lived up to its founding ideals in the Constitution.

Members of the civil rights movement should use violence when necessary. America has failed to recognize peaceful protests.

Voting rights for African Americans and women should be targeted for reform. Only with full voting rights will America be a true representative democracy.

Federal authorities arrest citizens in Southern states who are not integrating. This is a step toward gradual equality that is the goal for America.

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Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.