How does the allusion to the Boston Tea Party reinforce King’s argument about civil disobedience?
Answer
A
By citing an example of civil disobedience by everyday people, King shows that civil disobedience can be necessary and productive.
B
By using an example of civil disobedience that took place in the past, King shows that civil disobedience is no longer necessary.
C
By using an example of civil disobedience that took place in the North, King shows that the Southern states have not used civil disobedience effectively.
D
By using an example of a “massive act of civil disobedience,” King shows that the demonstrations in Alabama are not as large and disruptive as his critics think.