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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.

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Read the passage Primary Sources: Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

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What is the primary purpose of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?

to reject all protests and promote patience and acceptance of the existing situation

to justify nonviolent civil disobedience as a means of overcoming injustice

to express his surprise with the quick progress of the civil rights movement in Birmingham

to criticize the Birmingham police for their violent actions against civil rights protesters

Question 2

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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.

Nonviolent actions such as protests and demonstrations must still follow the law of the land.

Racial segregation and discrimination are morally wrong and should be opposed.

Nonviolent civil disobedience is a powerful tool for achieving social change.

Political processes like elections are a sufficient tool for achieving social progress.

Protests and direct action are sometimes necessary to bring attention to injustice.

Question 3

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

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

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