Context The term "civil rights movement" refers to the collective efforts of African Americans to advance in American society. ... During this short time in prison he wrote a lengthy letter in response to a public letter from a group of eight clergymen who opposed the non-violent demonstrations that King had lead. ... King uses this to his advantage because the clergymen cannot deny any of his arguments if he relates them properly with religion. King first presents the idea of a peaceful revolution through the use of Godly metaphors and imagery, however he also discusses about t...

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• Grade Level: High School

Seeking Satisfaction The right to the pursuit of happiness and the guarantee of the inalienable rights of life have not always been a luxury that every American citizen has been able to take full advantage of. ... As the promise that all men would be guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty , and the pursuit of happiness were issued in living in America; the colored people of American seemed to not have been included in this promise. ... The history of America begins with the citizens of the colonies seeking equal representation and rights as the citizens in England during their ...

• Word Count: 1361
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• Grade Level: High School

During his apprenticeship, Garvey became interested in the world of politics. ... He also took advantage of visiting many other European cities during his stay in London. ... What made him such a popular figure during the time was his quest to liberate black people. ... Just as it had been done by France's revolutionaries in the French Revolution. Just as it had been done against Germany during World War I by America, England, and France all together, allowing these countries to have the peace they had already individually gained. ...

• Word Count: 2365
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School