Question

why does king write \letter from birmingham jail\? choose three options.

□ to ask for volunteers who are supporters of the civil rights movement

□ to occupy his time while he is waiting to be released from jail

□ to respond to well - intentioned criticism of the civil rights movement

□ to propose a peaceful settlement with the white police force of the city

□ to present his case to a lawyer who may get him out of jail

□ to make his argument to everyone who will read the letter after its publication

question 2

according to \letter from birmingham jail,\ what is the main reason king and his followers are demonstrating and protesting in birmingham, instead of negotiating with city leaders?

□ because birmingham failed to keep promises made in earlier negotiations

□ because king does not trust the white clergy to host fair negotiations

□ because a significant political election has just taken place in birmingham

□ because king is affiliated with certain organizations in birmingham

Explanation:

"Letter from Birmingham Jail" was written by Martin Luther King Jr. in response to criticism from white clergy. He addressed their concerns, presented his case for non - violent protest, and made his argument to a wider audience. For the second question, in the letter, King emphasized that Birmingham had failed to keep promises from earlier negotiations, which led to the continued demonstrations.

Answer:

First question:

• to respond to well - intentioned criticism of the civil rights movement
• to make his argument to everyone who will read the letter after its publication

Second question: because Birmingham failed to keep promises made in earlier negotiations