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Essay Instructions: Martin Luther King, Jr. was adept at defining difficult concepts and terms.

Write a 3 to 5 page essay that discusses King's use of definition in one to three of his works:

1) The Nobel Lecture
2) Letter from Birmingham Jail (I prefer to concentrate on this one, if possible)
3) Breaking Silence

Please incorporate at least two outside references.

Essay Instructions: ? Martin Luther King, Jr., observed that President Johnson's desire to end poverty and provide economic opportunity for all Americans was "shot down on the battlefields of Vietnam." Do you agree with King's statement? Why or why not?

Please listen to the audio version of King's position on the war or read the speech here:

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article2564.htm

THE EYES ON THE PRIZE VIDEO LINK

http://america.docuwat.ch/videos/eyes-on-the-prize/eyes-on-the-prize-10-the-promised-land-1967-1968/?channel_id=0&skip=150

Please cite from the speech as follows: (BV, 6mins) or (BV, par 3) -- "BV" stands for "Beyond Vietnam" -- if you cite from the audio version use minutes e.g., (BV, 6 mins) and if from the printed version cite from the respective paragraph, e.g., (BV, par 3).

When citing from the Eyes on the Prize video please use the following format, e.g., (EOP) -- "EOP" stands for Eyes on the Prize"

Also offer a substantive comment on Dr. Cornel West's analysis of the King legacy and the Obama administration. See the clip here:

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=ypcnz1X1dag

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1w6w2n9Hks&feature=related

Cite from the clip as (West on King 1 or West on King 2)
? Explain the development of the Cold War in light of events between 1945 and 1949
Please review the following films:
The Western Tradition (Scroll down to episode 49 The Cold War)- http://www.learner.org/resources/series58.html?pop=yes&pid=867

A Biography of America: 23 - The Fifties -http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/prog23/index.html

A Biography of America: 24 - The Sixties -http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/prog24/index.html

Essay Instructions: MARTIN LUTHER KING: ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
DO YOU AGREE WITH HIS APPROACH (NON VIOLENCE).
COMPARE TO OTHER LEADERS, AND BRING EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENT.
(OTHER LEADERS: MAHATMA GHANDI...ETC)

Essay Instructions: I would like my hero research paper to be about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Select an individual that has been a source of inspiration in your life and write an example-format essay about that person (750-1000 words). This inspirational character, or hero, must have at least three credible sources, other than you, that you cite to corroborate with you about this figure. These sources may include newspaper or magazine articles, a biography, a film/documentary, a scholarly journal, a reputable website*, etc. Also, you must include a personal thread, arguably the most important aspect of your paper. Why is this person inspirational to you? Detail at least three examples about why you consider him/her a hero and how his/her heroic actions have impacted your life. Include an introduction and thesis statement as well as a conclusion. *Wikipedia is not a reputable website.

Use MLA documentation format, including in-text citations and a works cited page of at least three sources. You must include in-text citations and a Works Cited page.