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Read this passage from "We Shall Overcome."

"Above the pyramid on the Great Seal of the United States, it says in Latin: 'God has favored our undertaking.' God will not favor everything that we do. It is rather our duty to divine His will. The Great Seal of the United States symbolizes the founding beliefs and values of our nation."

Why does Lyndon Johnson allude to the Great Seal in his speech "We Shall Overcome"?

A. To suggest that by denying equal rights to all citizens, Americans are not living up to their religious and patriotic duties
B. To inspire patriotism in America and to recognize its citizens for their continued efforts to support civil rights and ensure equality
C. To warn the audience that it has disappointed both God and its country and that America will not recover
D. To assure the audience of his belief in God and in the freedoms provided by the pyramid on the Great Seal



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Final answer:

Lyndon Johnson alludes to the Great Seal to inspire patriotism and recognize efforts for civil rights and equality.


Explanation:

Lyndon Johnson alludes to the Great Seal in his speech to inspire patriotism in America and recognize citizens' efforts to support civil rights and ensure equality. The symbol of the Great Seal represents the founding beliefs and values of the nation, emphasizing the importance of upholding these ideals in the pursuit of justice and equality.


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