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which quote best supports the answers in Part A

"it is not my business to be petitioning the Governor or the Legislature any more than it is theirs to petition me; and if they should not bear my petition what should i do then?"

Which TWO phrases from the text best support the answers to Part A

- "but if it is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent if injustice to another, then, I say, break the law" - Let your life be counter-friction to stop the machine... As for adopting the ways which State has provided for remedying the evil, I know not such ways."

Which statement best describes summarize the TWO main claims of the text?

- citizens must challenge and attempt to change the wrongs of the state; it is not enough work within the system - individuals have a responsibility to disobey laws that are inherently unjust and in conflict with their morals

Which statement best supports answer to Part A

Frankly, I have yet to engage in a direct action campaign that was "well timed" in the view of those who have not suffered unduly from the disease of segregation.

Re-read paragraphs 27-30. How does King respond to being labeled an :extremist:, and how does his word "extremist" contribute to the tone of the text?

King responds to being label as an "extremist" by using different historical figures and how being an "extremist" has no correlation to be devoted to a certain cause. His use of the word "extremist" contributes to the tone of the text by showing pride that he is an extremist.

how does king's rhetoric in paragraph 15 advance his purpose in the letter? Provide an explanation of how this paragraph contributes to the development of ideas in the text as a whole

King's rhetoric in paragraph 15 adance his purpose of the letter by showing the negative impacts of racism. He shows how African Americans are treated in society just by the color of their skin. He uses many examples to support his argument, like, "...when you have to concoct an answer for a five year old son who is asking: "Daddy, why do white people treat colored people so mean?" The examples he provides shows the reader how African American people have to live their lives in fear due to how society portrays them.

King uses all of the following to defend his presence in Birmingham EXCEPT:

The Clergy of Birmingham had not taken action

how do paragraph 3-29 contribute to the key concept of the colonies independence from great Britain

This section details the king's numerous acts of injustice, justifying the colonies' decision to declare independence from Great Britain.

How does Thoreau's use of rhetorical questions contribute to the persuasiveness and message in "Excerpt from Civil disobedience"?

Thoreau's use of rhetorical questions contributes to persuasiveness by making the reader connect with the story's main point, which is to think about their views. The audience can agree with Thoreau's argument and claim that we must disobey laws to see and create change.

which of the following can women achieve?

a low-paying job

Re-read paragraphs 8-13. How did direct action in Birmingham, according to King, develop over time?

after undergoing mental preparation and training, activists made consideration about the timing holiday shopping seasons as well as the mayoral election

each of the statements listed in the text is...

an example of how the king is unfairly using his powers against the colonies

King's perspective of "white moderates" is that they are people who?

believe that they are on his side, but may be harming his cause more than anyone else

How has the king harmed citizens

by severely limiting and altering their rights

the author claims that its is necessary to state the causes of separation when..

citizen want polticial independence

what does Stanton claim the U.S government should do

give women rights that are promised to all US citizens

when does the author claim that people should alter or abolish government

if the government harms or ignores citizens' best interests

which of the following have men NOT done to women

increased women's confidence

all of the following are criticisms King makes about the church EXCPET:

it encourages its followers to disobey the law

Which of the following statements would Thoreau agree with

it is not enough to take a view against the government, you must take action

How does paragraph 6 contribute to the development of the main ideas of the passage

it supports the idea that we must not participate in injustice

how does the section in which king describes his feelings about the church, paragrapgs 32-44, contribute to the development of ideas in the text

king expresses hope that the church will ultimately support the goals of integration, and this injects a sense of optimism into his letter

what best statement best describes King's purpose in writing the letter

king sough to respond to the criticism he received from people that he considered to be colleagues by methodically addressing each of their claims

according to thoreau we should...

make sure we do not indirectly support unjust governments

king believes that extremists are?

necessary to bring about change in an unjust society

What wrongful actions does stanton mention has been committed against women

not being allowed to vote

Which statement best deceives Thoreau's views on petitioning the government to effect change.

petitioning the government is useless because it does not always result in action

king claims that direct action must be used because?

powerful groups are likely to change on their own

King claims that direct action mist be used because...

powerful groups are unlikely to change on their own

what does Stanton want women to do

rebel against the current government bc they have suffered under its rule

king argues that unjust laws

should not be obeyed

stanton argues that women must...

take a new position in society

what does the text declare in the final paragraph

the colonies reject their allegiance to Great Britain and officially declare independence

according to King, the public should focus on?

the courageous actions of civil rights activity

which of the following statement best describes how the author views the relationship between the people and their government

the government grants people inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

which statement best expresses king's central argument in the text

the presence of injustice necessitates a nonviolent response in order to repair the harms of prejudice and discrimination

What is civil disobedience?

the purposeful breaking of unjust law in a peaceful manner

The timing of the protest continued to change because...

they did not want to interfere with the mayoral election

the timing of the protest continued to change because?

they did not want to interfere with the mayoral election

how did the colonists react to the King's actions prior to this decloration being written

they tried to reason with the King and request better treatment

Which of the following best expresses the author's main purpose in this document

to declare the thirteen colonies free of Great Britain's rule and illustrate why they are declaring independence

when it comes to unjust laws...

we should not wait for other people to challenge them

Thoreau is arguing that...

you have ti disobey laws in order to create change