History, 22.04.2020 00:32, victoria1831

The information below describes two important works by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In April 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” after being arrested for protesting against segregation. The letter primarily addressed white members of the clergy who had pressed protestors to allow the courts to settle the issue of civil rights in the United States. In August 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Part A
What do these two works demonstrate about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s belief about how civil rights could be secured in the United States?

Part B
Write a letter from a participant in the civil rights movement encouraging students to continue the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In your letter, be sure to describe the significance and lasting influence of the ideas discussed in his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” and his “I Have A Dream” speech.

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