-As can be seen in this photograph, what was significant about the setting in which speakers gave their speeches to the crowds at the March on Washington?
A) It accentuated the irony of a nation that would honor only white men.
B) It emphasized the comparative weakness of current presidents when compared to Lincoln.
C) It underscored that President Lincoln's legacy was still unfulfilled 100 years later.
D) It highlighted the great respect Martin Luther King Jr. had for Abraham Lincoln.

Question

-As can be seen in this photograph, what was significant about the setting in which speakers gave their speeches to the crowds at the March on Washington?
A) It accentuated the irony of a nation that would honor only white men. 
B) It emphasized the comparative weakness of current presidents when compared to Lincoln. 
C) It underscored that President Lincoln's legacy was still unfulfilled 100 years later. 
D) It highlighted the great respect Martin Luther King Jr. had for Abraham Lincoln.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The setting of the speeches at the March on Washington in front of the Lincoln Memorial was significant because it underscored that President Lincoln's legacy, particularly his efforts towards ending slavery and promoting equality, was still unfulfilled 100 years later, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

-As Can Be Seen in This Photograph, What Was Significant