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Martin Luther King Jr. showed courage throughout his life's work for civil rights and racial equality in America. He refused to give up his bus seat to white passengers as a young man, stayed in towns despite death threats, forgave his attempted assassin, and continued peaceful protests in the face of violence and opposition. King led marches for jobs and freedom and delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, all while risking his life and freedom to advocate for equal rights and bring people together across racial divides.
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- Governor Lewis unfortunately died, with some summaries mentioning he drowned. When Cordelia found out about his death, she fainted in the middle of the street from the shock.
- The students provided different perspectives on the couple's relationship and Cordelia's efforts to continue her husband's work after his death.
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- Ulysses S. Grant led the Union Army to victory through determined campaigns and cornered Lee at Appomattox Court House, where Lee surrendered.
- Spies like Rose Greenhow and Sarah Edmonds, who disguised herself as a man, provided intelligence for both sides during the war.
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- 5. Timeline of Courage Continued Pg. 80 He gave his “I have a dream” speech in front of millions of blacks and whites. That showed courage because he is showing his individual determination for freedom in front of haters and lovers. Pg. 88 Martin Luther King kept marching with haters trying to stop him with hurtful words and actions. That shows courage because he was willing to get hurt emotionally and physically to help his country.
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