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Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

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Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What are some of the most powerful statements/quotes made by Dr. King in the letter?

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Page 1: Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Kings letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King’s letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

Page 2: Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Kings letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Throughout the letter, Dr. King cites famous leaders and thinkers. Give examples.

Page 3: Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Kings letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

What are some of the most powerful statements/quotes made by Dr. King in the letter?

Page 4: Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Kings letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why is Dr. King writing to the clergyman?

Paragraphs 1 -2

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

What reasons does Dr. King give for going to Birmingham?

Paragraphs 3-5

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

What are the basic steps of a nonviolent campaign? What examples are cited of what has been done thus far?

Paragraphs 6-7

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why did the previous negotiations fail?

Paragraphs 7-9

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why isn’t the newly elected city administration being given a chance?

Paragraph 10

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why can’t direct action wait any longer?

Paragraphs 11-12

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

What is the difference between a just and an unjust law?Paragraphs 13 - 16

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

What examples of civil disobedience are cited? Paragraphs 17-18

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

What examples of civil disobedience are cited?

Paragraphs 17-18How have white moderates brought

disappointment? Paragraphs 19 – 20

Why is now the time to take action?Paragraph 21

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

How have white moderates brought disappointment? Paragraphs 19 - 20

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why is now the time to take action?

Paragraph 21

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

What are the opposing forces in the Negro community?

Paragraph 22

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

What could have led the streets in the south to flow with blood?

Paragraphs 23 - 24

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

To what examples of extremism is direct nonviolent action being compared?

Paragraph 24

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why is Dr. King disappointed with the church?Paragraphs 25 - 33

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why is the praise for the Birmingham police unfounded?Paragraphs 34 - 35

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

For what should the protestors be praised? Examples?

Paragraph 36

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King’s letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

Page 22: Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Kings letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

Throughout the letter, Dr. King cites famous leaders and thinkers. Give examples.

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Letter From a Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.

What are some of the most powerful statements/quotes made by Dr. King in the letter?