Read Part Two of the article "An American Leader: Martin Luther King, Jr." and answer the question. March to Make a Difference

In August of 1963, King helped to organize the March on Washington. There, he spoke to over 200,000 people from the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial. He delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech where he declared his hope that all Americans would one day be seen as equals. King's speech helped to bring about change to America's laws. In 1964, King was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his fight against racial inequality.

Leaving a Legacy

Martin Luther King, Jr. continued to work for social justice through the 1960s. He visited many cities to speak about how ordinary people could bring about important social change through peaceful protesting. Sadly, after one such speech, King was assassinated while standing on a balcony outside of his hotel room. This terrible event occurred on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.

King's life had a vast impact on civil rights in the United States. He is still known as one of the most important leaders in American history. His life and work are honored in many ways, including a national holiday, and many schools and public buildings are named after him. In fact, more than 900 cities have a street named after Martin Luther King, Jr. His inspiring legacy continues.

What is the name of King's famous speech?

"a I Have a Dream"
"b Nobel Peace Prize"
"c March on Washington"
"d An Inspiring Legacy"