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Martin luther king and racism in the usa

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What was the main goal of Martin Luther King Jr. in the fight against racism in the USA?
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To promote segregation and discrimination.
To achieve civil rights and equality for all people, regardless of race.
To maintain the status quo of racial inequality.
To encourage violence and hatred towards others.
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Which famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC in 1963?
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'Let's End Racism' speech
'I Have a Nightmare' speech
'Equality for All' speech
'I Have a Dream' speech

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What was the main goal of Martin Luther King Jr. in the fight against racism in the USA?

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Which famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC in 1963?

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What famous event marked a turning point in the civil rights movement and brought attention to the issue of racial segregation in the USA?

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What important legislation, signed into law in 1964, outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

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What peaceful protest method was championed by Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement?

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