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Primary Sources: Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

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Read the passage Primary Sources: Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Primary Sources: Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Then answer the questions below.
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What is the primary purpose of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?

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Which statements would Martin Luther King Jr. likely agree with based on his 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'? Select three correct answers.

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Drag each historical question to the correct box based on whether the source answers the question or not.

  • What was the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on desegregation efforts in the United States?
  • What were the conditions and experiences of African Americans in Birmingham during the civil rights struggle?
  • How did Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolent resistance evolve over time?
  • What role have civil rights leaders played in advocating for justice and equality?
  • How did Martin Luther King Jr. justify civil disobedience as a means to challenge segregation?
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