Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." The time is now for people, of all races and backgrounds, to sound the trumpets of change. As Dr. King proclaimed, "There comes a time when people get tired of being trampled over by the iron feet of oppression."

The strong language in this passage shows that Chavez wants people to

A. feel that true equality is a nearly impossible goal.
B. always follow in their leaders’ footsteps.
C. work together to fight against social injustices.
D. change their opinions about peaceful resistance.