Nonviolent Protest

Question 7 • AP US Government and Politics

How does the sentence "For years now I have heard the word ‘Wait!’” contribute to the text as a whole?

Answer

It shows that King acknowledges that his critics have good intentions.

It alludes to a historical example that King uses as evidence to support his argument.

It emphasizes that King’s critics who promote patience have not produced change.

It shows that King’s idea of justice is incompatible with the public’s.

Civil Rights and Voting Rights

Assignment

Nonviolent Protest