Question

read the excerpt from dr. martin luther kings \letter from birmingham jail\.
it is unfortunate that demonstrations are taking place in birmingham, but it is even more unfortunate that the citys white power structure left the negro community with no alternative.
how does king support this claim?
by providing the names of corrupt public figures
by explaining birminghams segregationists laws
by quoting the racist sentiments of city leaders
by describing birminghams record of injustice

Explanation:

In the letter, King builds his argument by highlighting Birmingham's history of injustice. This record of mistreatment and lack of fair treatment left the Black community with no other choice but to demonstrate. He didn't just name corrupt figures (no names given here), explain segregationist laws in this excerpt (the focus is on the overall situation), or quote racist remarks of leaders (not in this part). The emphasis is on the long - standing injustice that forced the community's hand.

Answer:

by describing Birmingham's record of injustice