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Primary Sources: President Harry S. Truman’s address before the NAACP, 1947
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Read the passage
Primary Sources: President Harry S. Truman’s address before the NAACP, 1947
. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage
Primary Sources: President Harry S. Truman’s address before the NAACP, 1947
. Then answer the questions below.
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D2.Civ.1.6-8
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D2.His.16.6-8
Question 1
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Which statement BEST supports the main idea of the source?
to support the work of the NAACP in helping the government create plans to address equal rights
to assure citizens of the government's dedication to equal rights
to explain the new law the government proposed on equal rights
to justify the government's past and present actions to fight for equal rights
What topics were included in the speech? Select
two
correct answers.
responsibilities of U.S. citizens
responsibilities of the federal government
responsibilities of the NAACP
responsibilities of state governments
responsibilities of the United Nations
Drag each quote to the correct box based on whether it is a goal or proposed action.
"We must make the Federal Government a friendly, vigilant defender of the rights and equalities of all Americans."
"Every man should have the right to a decent home, the right to an education, the right to adequate medical care, the right to a worthwhile job..."
"We must strive to advance civil rights wherever it lies within our power."
"Federal laws and administrative machineries must be improved and expanded."
Goal
Proposed Action