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Martin Luther King Synthesis

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1. From reading source A. what is Martin Luther King saying?
Within source A Martin Luther King’s statement has religious connotations drawing back from his ministry; these connotations link back to a story within the bible which tells of a promise land being seen over the mountain. The mountain in this story is a metaphor for the future, meaning that in Martin Luther King’s speech when he states “He (God) allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the promise land,” he is stating that he has looked into the future and has seen the promise land. The promise land in the context of Martin Luther King’s speech represents a world in which African American’s have reached social justice and equality; where they can …show more content…

What conclusions can be drawn from Source B?
Source B is a photograph which looks relatively dated which depicts an African American woman drinking from a “coloured only” drinking fountain. This photograph illustrates how racism during the 20th century was seen as common practise and was a part of daily life for Americans; it shows that racism was practised with practically no questions. This photograph concludes that racism was an unquestioned part of every citizen of America’s lives which was authorized by the law, by the culture, and the government; due to this, each citizen would either witness, take part of, or be subject to racism.
3. What are the similarities and the difference between Source B and Source …show more content…

I believe that Source D would be quite useful to historians on account of how a lynching takes place; a lynching is typically committed by average people within a community. The act of lynching demonstrates a great hatred towards African American people which was felt within the community. Although Source D is a useful source for historians as it represents a callous act which was committed by white people within the USA, Source C differs from that as it illustrates a law which was put into place by the American government; not the general American

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