Letter From Birmingham Jail

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What counterargument does Dr. King present to the advice to wait?

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African Americans already have waited for more than 340 years.

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What is a moratorium?

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A temporary stoppage.

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What literary device is used in the phrase, "I say this as a minister of the gospel, who loves the church; who was nurtured in its bosom;..."?

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Personification.

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What does MLK believe about breaking the law?

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If a law is deemed unjust, then it must be broken.

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To whom is the Letter from Birmingham Jail addressed?

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Ministers who criticized King's efforts.

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What is the main purpose of the Letter from Birmingham Jail?

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To defend the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism.

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What does Dr. King mean by 'just' and 'unjust' laws?

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Just laws align with moral law; unjust laws are out of harmony with moral law.

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How does Dr. King justify civil disobedience?

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He argues that individuals have a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.

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What role does love play in Dr. King's philosophy?

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Love is a powerful force that can bring about social change.

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What historical context influenced the Letter from Birmingham Jail?

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The Civil Rights Movement and ongoing racial segregation and discrimination.