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Protesting to Demand Rights Answers

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What were King’s reasons for writing this letter? Check all that apply.

A
to respond to criticism
B
to ask for help with organizing a protest
C
to gain the support of other ministers
D
to criticize the work of other activists
E
to explain the reasons for his choices
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What does King mean by the phrase "a nonviolent direct action program”?

A
a peaceful form of protest, such as a sit-in or march
B
white Southern resistance to a civil rights protest
C
a legal case to bring about change via the courtroom
D
a negotiation between civil rights protestors and local politicians
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According to the letter, why was King in Birmingham?

A
He had decided on his own to run a protest.
B
He had been asked to help stage a protest.
C
He had lived in that city earlier in his life.
D
He was a member of that community.
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Which steps to organizing a nonviolent campaign does King describe? Check all that apply.

A
deciding whether laws are unfair
B
talking with local officials
C
refusing to be jailed or imprisoned
D
holding peaceful protests for change
E
fighting back against white resistance
F
learning how to protest in a nonviolent way
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What claim does King make in this passage?

A
Birmingham has made an effort to change unfair polices.
B
Birmingham might be segregated, but most people live in peace.
C
Birmingham provides an example of racial equality for other cities.
D
Birmingham is among the worst cities for discrimination against African Americans.
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What evidence does King provide to support his claim that Birmingham is "the most thoroughly segregated city”? Check all that apply.

A
The city has a record of police brutality and violence.
B
It has the nation’s highest murder rates.
C
More bombings have occurred there than in any other city.
D
Local courts do not treat African Americans fairly.
E
Birmingham was the first city to pass segregation laws.
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Based on the text, what was King most likely hoping to accomplish by writing this letter?

A
He hoped to be set free from jail in order to continue his work in the civil rights movement.
B
He hoped to change the hearts and minds of white Southerners who were opposed to desegregation.
C
He hoped to open up negotiations with local officials in Birmingham to change the policies on segregation.
D
He hoped to make his critics understand that nonviolent protest was the best way to change unfair laws in Birmingham.
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According to his letter, why does King believe that nonviolent protest can bring about change? Check all that apply.

A
It pushes local officials to want to enter into negotiations.
B
It helps protestors avoid experiencing violence in response.
C
It is the fastest and easiest way to create change in a community.
D
It brings attention to issues that some people might not want to address.
E
It allows people to take action to improve their lives and circumstances.
F
It allows protestors to quietly call for change without alerting the media.

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