Understanding 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'
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Social Studies
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Nancy Jackson
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement as discussed in the video?
To establish new segregation laws
To use demonstrations and political action to end segregation laws
To support violent protests against segregation
To promote economic growth in the South
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Martin Luther King Jr. jailed in Birmingham, Alabama?
For participating in non-violent demonstrations
For leading violent protests
For refusing to pay taxes
For writing a public letter
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to King, what distinguishes a just law from an unjust law?
An unjust law is one that is not written down
An unjust law is one that is difficult to enforce
A just law is one that is popular among the majority
A just law is based on natural law and applies equally to all
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does King believe is the duty of individuals when faced with unjust laws?
To follow them without question
To protest them violently
To break them openly and accept the consequences
To ignore them
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does King suggest is the ultimate goal of exposing injustice?
To incite anger and violence
To gain personal fame
To arouse the community's conscience and make laws just
To create more laws
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