When Might You Be More Persuaded to Agree with an Argument

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Multiple Choice

When might you be more persuaded to agree with an argument made by your grade 8 school teacher than with an argument made by your best friend?

• A) When the argument is about the most important school subject
• B) When the argument is over the outcome of the War of 1812
• C) When the argument is about the merits of a professional basketball team
• D) None of these choices

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Definitions:

Urban Uprisings

Spontaneous, large-scale protests or riots, often occurring in cities, sparked by grievances or perceived injustices, particularly those involving race and poverty.

John F. Kennedy

The 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963, known for his charismatic leadership and progressive policies.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

An influential American civil rights leader known for his advocacy for nonviolent resistance and his pivotal role in the American civil rights movement.

Great Migration

The movement of six million African Americans out of the rural Southern United States to the urban Northeast, Midwest, and West from about 1916 to 1970.