7. According to the text, what is the relationship between the American population and its
natural resources?
A. Only a small percent of wealthy Americans are increasingly exhausting resources for
private and business-related interests.
B. The American population requires increased use of national resources due to the rapid
industrialization of the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries.
C. The American public is generally unaware and disinterested in the environment.
D. Historically, the American people have valued and protected their resources,
which have brought the United States great economic wealth.

C

Explanation:

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.