"What Does American Democracy Mean to Me?" Speech

Question 1

What are some of the contributions of African Americans to American culture as mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

Contributions in the fields of labor, faith, and many notable individuals

Question 2

How did Mary McLeod Bethune contribute to the fight for African American rights beyond education?

Accepted Answer

By organizing and leading different coalitions for equal rights.

Question 3

What is the dream mentioned in the text for 12 million black Americans?

Accepted Answer

To open the democratic doors of equal opportunity

Question 4

What was the ambition that fueled Mary McLeod Bethune's desire to learn to read?

Accepted Answer

To escape "the dense darkness and ignorance" in which she found herself

Question 5

Who wrote "What Does American Democracy Mean to Me?"

Accepted Answer

Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune

Question 6

What was Mary McLeod Bethune's role in the Roosevelt Administration?

Accepted Answer

Director of the Office of Minority Affairs in the National Youth Admin., Member of the "black cabinet"

Question 7

What does the text suggest is still denied to the average American child of black descent?

Accepted Answer

One-fifth of the educational opportunity

Question 8

According to the text, what changes have been brought to the nation by extending a "measure of democracy"?

Accepted Answer

Increased participation in government and cultural contributions

Question 9

What is the ultimate goal for the fight for a new America as described in the text?

Accepted Answer

To achieve a new birth of freedom and government of the people

Question 10

What did Mary McLeod Bethune do every Friday night while she was a member of FDR's "black cabinet"?

Accepted Answer

Met at home with her black colleagues and civil rights leaders

Question 11

What school did Mary McLeod Bethune found in Florida for black girls?

Accepted Answer

A small college-prep and vocational training program for black girls in FL., A fully accredited black institution of higher learning in the state.

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