A Letter from Birmingham Jail and a Call for Unity

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What prestigious award did Martin Luther King, Jr. receive in 1964?

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The Nobel Prize.

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Why does King compare himself to early Christian prophets?

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Because they did not submit to unjust laws.

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Who authored the 'Call for Unity'?

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Eight white Jewish and Christian clergymen.

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Complete the quote: 'Justice too long delayed is justice _________.'

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denied.

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What is a common argument made by Dr. King's opponents?

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Dr. King's peaceful actions are wrong because violence results from them.

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What is civil disobedience?

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The active, professed refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government.

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What was the main purpose of the 'Call for Unity'?

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To urge African Americans to wait for a more favorable time to seek civil rights.

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What does King argue about the timing of justice?

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Justice should not be delayed; it is a right that must be pursued immediately.

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How does King view the relationship between law and morality?

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He believes that one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.

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What historical event does King reference to illustrate civil disobedience?

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The Boston Tea Party.