Euchner provides background info on historic events and biblical allusions included in "i have a dream" speech. identify one example and explain how it you better understand the speech.

One of the historical events that Martin Luther King Jr. discusses in his speech is the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He argues that, when this was signed, a whole range of rights and duties fell upon every American citizen. He argues that, for African Americans, this was equivalent to a check that could not be cashed due to "insufficient funds."

The reference allows us to place the civil rights movement within this historical context. King argues that, even though equality and the pursuit of happiness are promised in the document, Black Americans do not have access to it. It helps the reader better understand the grievances that African Americans complain about.

heritage? culture? religion? gene? trait?

laughter and happiness are an essential part of life. laughing releases the body's "feel good" chemicals. thus, it provides long or short term relief from stress and or anxiety. more or less, laughing strengthens social connections and provides an easy approach in social related situations.

moreover, there are many benefits of laughter and humor. it's as if they play the role of superhero to combat anxiety and depression, according to researchers. happiness and laughter is the best medicine for teen mental health.

what happens in the body also affects the mind. the positive changes in physical health also have profound an impact on mental health. we have a lot to gain from laughing! medical effects of laughter have continued to validate the pain-relieving effect and benefits of laughter.

scientists tell us that laughter and humor actually, believe it or not, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones and increase muscle flexion. there are many benefits to happiness and laughter, and they so happen to increase the circulation of antibodies in the blood stream and make us resistant to infections.

as stated before, laughing releases your body's "feel good" chemicals, and on a related note, negative stress can cause your body to release chemicals that weaken your immune system which makes you more likely to contract a disease. luckily, laughter reduces negative stress and prevents those chemicals from being released.

all in all, you may want to consider laughing as much as you can!