Read this excerpt from "the spirit of alcatraz." protest leaders say the occupation led to new federal laws that recognized american indian tribes and gave them more control over their daily lives. additionally, the government decided to drop its plan to sell alcatraz to developers. today, the island is a national historic landmark that sees more than a million visitors each year. but activists say their most important accomplishment was changing the way american indians looked at themselves. as activist john trudell puts it, "alcatraz put me back into my community and me remember who i am. it was a rekindling of the spirit.” which statement best describes the author’s viewpoint? time spent on alcatraz island was wasted, because the demands of the american indians were not met. it was a dangerous mistake to spend so much time on alcatraz island, and it damaged the landmark. american indians influenced the us government and raised the spirit of their community by occupying alcatraz. alcatraz island is an important landmark that can best be handled by government officials.

The correct answer is C) American Indians influenced the US government and raised the spirit of their community by occupying Alcatraz.

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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.