English Birmingham is probably the most thoroughly
segregated city in the United States. Its ugly
record of brutality is widely known. Negroes
have experienced grossly unjust treatment in
the courts. There have been more unsolved
bombings of Negro homes and churches in
Birmingham than in any other city in the
nation. These are the hard, brutal facts of the
case. On the basis of these conditions, Negro
leaders sought to negotiate with the city
fathers. But the latter consistently refused to
engage in good faith negotiation
You may well ask: "Why direct action? Why
citine marches and so forth 2 Ten't
Choose the statement that best summarizes
King's claim in this passage.
o Negotiations are generally useless when
trying to end injustice.
O
Protests are an effective and appropriate way
to end injustice in Birmingham.
O Birmingham is a brutal place for African
Americans to live.
O
The Birmingham clergy are correct in
criticizing the way King has led the protest.
DONE
1) Intro