Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 — Cumulative exam

Question 22 • AZ-English Language Arts 11 B-CR

Which statement from Governor George Wallace's inaugural address bestsupports his claim that the South will always embrace racial segregation?

Answer

Today we sound the drum for freedom as have our generations of forebears before us done, time and time again through history.

I draw the line in the dust and toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyranny . . . and I say . . . segregation today . . . segregation tomorrow . . . segregation forever.

WE, not the insipid bloc of voters of some sections . . . will determine in the next election who shall sit in the White House of these United States.

I shall fulfill my duty toward honesty and economy in our State government so that no man shall have a part of his livelihood cheated and no child shall have a bit of his future stolen away.

Explanation

Wallace’s claim is that the South will continue to support racial segregation. Choice B states that position directly: “segregation today . . . segregation tomorrow . . . segregation forever.” The other statements discuss freedom, political influence, or government honesty and economy rather than a lasting commitment to segregation.

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