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King discusses Albert Boutwell and Mr. Connor primarily to

establish context based on the continued broken promises of white politicians.

appeal to the politicians’ sense of duty to all citizens of Birmingham.

call on the secondary audience to continue demonstrations.

claim that racial matters should be handled by judges, not mayors.

develop the line of reasoning by comparing two white politicians.

Which of the following are claims made in "Letter from Birmingham Jail”? Check all that apply.

Without direct-action campaigns, we will see no progress in civil rights.

African Americans face poverty, oppression, and violence by the privileged.

The privileged will give up their privileges if inequality becomes clear.

The best way to resolve racial issues is through the courts.

Freedom will not be handed over by the privileged, so it must be demanded.

Other nations are making more progress in civil rights than our own.

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