Letter From Birmingham Jail

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What does MLK believe about breaking the law?

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If a law is deemed unjust, then it must be broken.

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Which of the following is not a step in Dr. King's nonviolent campaign?

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Disappointment.

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To whom is the Letter from Birmingham Jail addressed?

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Ministers who criticized King's efforts.

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Why was King in Birmingham?

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He was invited to help fight the segregation there.

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What counterargument does Dr. King present to the advice to wait?

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African Americans already have waited for more than 340 years.

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What is the main purpose of the Letter from Birmingham Jail?

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To defend the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism.

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What does Dr. King mean by 'just' and 'unjust' laws?

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Just laws align with moral law or the law of God; unjust laws are out of harmony with moral law.

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What role does nonviolent direct action play in Dr. King's philosophy?

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It creates tension that forces negotiation and brings issues to the forefront.

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How does Dr. King respond to the criticism of being an outsider in Birmingham?

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He argues that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

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What historical context influenced Dr. King's actions in Birmingham?

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The civil rights movement and systemic racial segregation in the South.