1. Read this excerpt from Passage 1: [3] I hope that every American, regardless of where he lives, will stop and examine his conscience about this and
other related incidents. This nation was founded on the principle that all men are created equal, and that the
rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.
[4] Today we are committed to a worldwide struggle to promote and protect the rights of all who wish to be
free. And when Americans are sent to Vietnam or West Berlin, we do not ask for whites only. It ought to be pos-
sible, therefore, for American students of any color to attend any public institution they select without having to
be backed up by troops.
Select two sentences from the text that support the conclusion that Kennedy supported desegregation. (RI.9-
10.1)
A. "Today we are committed to a worldwide struggle to promote and protect the rights of all who wish to be
free.
B. "And when Americans are sent to Vietnam or West Berlin, we do not ask for whites only."
C. "It ought to be possible, therefore, for American students of any color to attend any public institution they
select without having to be backed up by troops."
D. "I hope that every American, regardless of where he lives, will stop and examine his conscience about this
and other related incidents."