It is significant because a prominent leader was suggesting that the unequal treatment of African Americans was in direct opposition to the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
It seems that you have missed the necessary options for us to answer this question so I had to look for it. Anyway, here is the answer. According to "Introduction to Cultural Rebellion: Mid-Twentieth-Century Voices," what motivated both science fiction and beat generation authors in the United States after World War II is the <span>disillusionment with modern society. Hope this helps.</span>
The answer would be decision; verdict means the decision of a case