What prompted the letter from Birmingham jail?

King began the letter by responding to the criticism that he and his fellow activists were “outsiders” causing trouble in the streets of Birmingham. King referred to his responsibility as the leader of the SCLC, which had numerous affiliated organizations throughout the South.

What did the 8 clergymen say to MLK?

The open letter was in response to a public statement from eight Alabama clergymen who were largely sympathetic to ending segregation but wanted King and others to pursue it gradually through the courts, not public demonstrations, which they said were “unwise and untimely” and “led in part by outsiders” like King.

How did Bull Connor stop the children’s march?

The marches were stopped by the head of police, Bull Connor, who brought fire hoses to ward off the children and set police dogs after the children. This event compelled President John F. Kennedy to publicly support federal civil rights legislation and eventually led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Why did Martin Luther King Jr become an activist for civil rights?

was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. King sought equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged and all victims of injustice through peaceful protest.

What is one implication in Dr King’s argument?

What is one implication/consequence of the process outlined in Dr. King’s argument? They could actually get things happening for the civil rights movement so that people would have to listen.

Why did King go to Birmingham?

In April 1963 Martin Luther King went to Birmingham, Alabama, a city where public facilities were separated for blacks and whites. King intended to force the desegregation of lunch counters in downtown shops by a non-violent protest. Birmingham was one of the most challenging places to demonstrate for civil rights.

What happened at the children’s march?

Mighty Times: The Children’s March tells the story of how the young people of Birmingham braved arrest, fire hoses, and police dogs in 1963 and brought segregation to its knees. In the spring of 1963, Birmingham, Alabama, was the “do-or-die” battleground for the Civil Rights Movement.

What is King’s argument?

King disagreed and penned his “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” arguing that black Americans had waited long enough for equal rights, and that unjust laws were invalid laws….Lesson Plan.

Which justification for the demonstrations in Birmingham is the most powerful to you why?

Course Hero. In my opinion, the most powerful justification for the demonstrations in Birmingham is the civil rights of every race in the country because racism, according to businessmen, is the thing that is holding back the state.

What happened to MLK in Birmingham?

In April 1963 Martin Luther King went to Birmingham, Alabama, a city where public facilities were separated for blacks and whites. Others marched in protest to the city hall. They were arrested and further marching was banned. King was arrested after leading another march.

What happens at the end of locked up?

When a guard is brutally murdered by Akame’s gang, this sets of a long chain of events that sees the Chinese inmates using the frightened Mercedes to locate a container filled with money and as the original group of inmates starts thinning out, the ruthless Zulema continues to make plans for yet another escape.

When was Dr.Martin Luther King jr.arrested?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested on April 12, 1963, in Birmingham, for having a protest without a proper permit.

Why are there so many characters in locked up?

But don’t get too attached to the characters because not all of them make it and this series makes some unexpectedly drastic changes by writing many characters out of the show. Dark.

Why did they make locked up series 3?

Probably because the other series spoiled us so much and set the benchmark pretty darn high!