In "The Gettysburg Address"

Question

by Abraham Lincoln

Use the passages to answer the question.

LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL

Credit Line: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” April 16, 1963. The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr.

What is one difference between these two passages?
1. Lincoln responds to critics, while King lists concerns, he has for unifying the country.
2. Lincoln believes some tension is necessary, King calls for unity.
3. King believes some tension is necessary, Lincoln calls for unity.
4. King's tone is formal, Lincol's is more conversational.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: 3. King believes some tension is necessary, Lincoln calls for unity.

In "The Gettysburg Address," Lincoln emphasizes unity and the importance of coming together as a nation, especially in the face of division caused by the Civil War. On the other hand, in "Letter from Birmingham Jail," King discusses the necessity of tension and disruption in the fight against injustice, arguing that nonviolent protest is a crucial part of achieving social change and equality.