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)) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the foremost figures during America's ci rights movement. In fact, many consider him to be one of the greatest leaders of t twentieth century. He pushed for African Americans to have the same rights as wh citizens, including equal access to both public and private facilities, such as schools, workplaces, stores, and restaurants. Also a skilled orator, Dr. King is perhaps best known for his "I Have a Dream" speech, which he delivered during the March on Washington in 1963.
") While other civil rights groups at the time were willing to use "any means necessary" to bring about change, Dr. King was an advocate of nonviolent action. He encouraged peaceful protest and was even awarded a Nobel Peace Prize at the strikingly young age of thirty-five. Sadly, Dr. King was killed in 1968. Still, his message of equal rights for all people and his teachings of peace live on in posterity; in the years since, Americans have continued to work towards his dream.
") What is the meaning of advocate as used in the passage?
a person who promotes or supports a cause
a person who creates something
a person who cooperates with others
a person who fights against unfairness

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a person who promotes or supports a cause

Reason: The passage says Dr. King "encouraged peaceful protest," showing he supported and promoted nonviolent action.