Dr. King's Nonviolent Protest Principles

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What is the main reason Dr. King states that African Americans in Birmingham must protest against segregation?

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Because the whites hold the power and have kept them from having a voice.

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What does Dr. King mean when he says 'an unjust law is no law at all'?

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It means that laws that are morally wrong do not deserve to be followed.

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What is Dr. King's argument regarding nonviolent protest?

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African Americans have the right to nonviolently protest because segregation laws are unjust.

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What is the primary focus of Dr. King's speech?

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Ending segregation and racial injustice in America.

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Why was Dr. King arrested when he wrote his letter?

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He participated in a nonviolent protest against segregation.

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What does Dr. King imply by saying 'injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere'?

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It suggests that injustice in one place affects justice in all places.

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What is the significance of nonviolent protest according to Dr. King?

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Nonviolent protest is a moral weapon against injustice.

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How does Dr. King view the concept of waiting for change?

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He believes that 'wait' most often means 'never'.

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

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Love is essential; it transforms the enemy into a friend.

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What does Dr. King mean by 'creative tension'?

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It refers to the necessary conflict that brings about social change.