Letter From Birmingham Jail

1. What statement best describes king's purpose in writing letter?

A. King hoped to explain why the discrimination of african amercians is immoral by giving specific examples of its harmful effects.

B. King sought to criticize white americans who were supportive of his cause but who were too fearful of the klams terrorism to take actions to end racism.

C. King attempts to encourage all americans to end racism by joining the cause to defend civil rights for african americans.

D. King sought to respond to the criticism he received from people that he considered to be colleagues by methodically addressing each of their claims.