2007-02-02 07:44:22 · 19 answers · asked by playboyluv_24 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
its about the i have a dream speech
2007-02-02 07:51:39 · update #1
Dr. King had so many speeches which one in particular? The basis, foundation underlying theme that I've heard in most came out because he was first and far-most a preacher and preached the gospel. Secondly he was showing how as Christians how to "fight" the racism in his day and time. He based this philosophy upon Jesus's teaching of non-violent tactics. Which were supported also by Ghandi. Third he was telling people what plans were to "fight". Boycotting, sit-ins.
2007-02-02 07:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
The main point of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech was to encourage everyone (starting with those who could hear him) to live in harmony regardless of ethnic background. This is why he considered it a dream. Dream, in that sense of the word, meant an unfulfilled fantasy, that one day could be realized. One day...
2007-02-02 08:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by Rothwyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main point of Dr. King's speech was that the US had made a lot of headway for Americans of African descent, but that there was still a long way to go before parity was achieved.
2007-02-02 07:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the point of the I have a dream speeach is that America does not live up to the standards set forth in it's founding documents.
He had a dream that someday America would in fact, be a place were every man was free to life, liberty, and the pursuit if happiness.
2007-02-02 07:48:40 · answer #4 · answered by $0.02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point was that he had a dream the night before that evertyone one day would be equal reguardless of race. It was that everyone deserved an equal oppertunity in life. It was significant becasue it was a new outlook on lifew that everyone was o
2007-02-02 07:48:32 · answer #5 · answered by GGbaby13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're referring to the I have a dream speech,he was trying to express his dreams of equality for blacks and whites. Please remember he was a key member of the civil rights movement. Hopefully you know what that is. Good luck!
2007-02-09 15:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by Nikki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant exactly put it in words but ill try...his point was to say racism is wrong...we r all equal...we r botherz and sistas...basically that we should stop all of the wrong doing and hate and racism and come together try goin to:http://www.ihaveadream.com/
2007-02-02 07:56:09 · answer #7 · answered by caramellovely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main point was so the whites aren't better than the blacks, because their not better from the skin colour that they have they couldn't help it if they r black now can they?
2007-02-02 07:48:46 · answer #8 · answered by Nini 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main and very important point was to treat people fairly whether you are black or white or anything else. Inspired many people, black, white and others.
2007-02-02 07:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by Pluto 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main point is to get blacks to be as equal to whites, which were "superier." any one who makes fun of him, is just an insignifigant Jerk that has steriotypical ways
2007-02-02 07:49:00 · answer #10 · answered by SexyLilKara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋