Why do you think King's approach, at least in terms of political rights, proved so effective?
In April 1963 Martin Luther King Jr., while sitting in an Alabama prison, wrote a general address to the Civil Rights community, “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” This letter both articulated his strategy and answered the challenges of his critics within the movement. I want you to read this document and then respond to the following questions.
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In “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” how does King explain the purpose and effectiveness of nonviolent direct action?
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How does King respond to the charge that the movement is too “extreme?”
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Why do you think King’s approach, at least in terms of political rights, proved so effective? I want you to address these questions in a 1-2 page, double-spaced written response
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