Choose the statement that best summarizes the purpose of King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”
Answer
A
to show that the leaders of Birmingham need to find new ways to negotiate with African American leaders instead of jailing them for marching without a permit
B
to demonstrate that the Birmingham clergymen who criticize King want to stop African Americans from gaining equality in their city
C
to explain that the protests led by King in Birmingham are necessary because the local leaders and courts are not willing to confront the issue
D
to illustrate that the violence associated with King’s protests in Alabama is justified because a person who attacks a protestor should also be attacked