Question

read the excerpt from \letter from birmingham jail.\

in that dramatic scene on calvarys hill three men were crucified. we must never forget that all three were crucified for the same crime—the crime of extremism.

why does king use this allusion?

○ to establish historical precedent for racial tension
○ to commemorate men who have been forgotten
○ to suggest the moral significance of his cause
○ to forge a connection with foreign countries

Explanation:

The allusion to the crucifixion on Calvary links King's fight for racial justice to a universally recognized moral and religious symbol of sacrifice for a just cause. Framing his work as a form of "extremism" like that of Jesus positions his cause as morally significant, not a radical, unjust action. The other options do not fit: the passage does not focus on racial tension precedent, forgotten men, or foreign connections.

Answer:

to suggest the moral significance of his cause