Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of the text. In “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” Martin Luther King, Jr., presents the idea that American history includes African Americans, too; that is, African Americans can claim the same historical heritage as white Americans. At the time, this was a radical idea. How does King develop this theme? Select each correct answer. He points out the many ways that African Americans have contributed to the culture of America. He describes how African Americans were present “before Plymouth Rock” and through many key moments in American history. He argues that African Americans would have participated in more events of American history if white Americans had been willing to include them. He makes connections between the American fight for independence from Britain and the civil rights movement.

Answer 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. develops the theme that African Americans can claim the same historical heritage as white Americans in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by pointing out their contributions to American culture, describing their presence throughout history, arguing for inclusivity, and making connections to the fight for independence.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. develops the theme that African Americans can claim the same historical heritage as white Americans in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail". He does this by:

1. Pointing out the many ways that African Americans have contributed to the culture of America
2. Describing how African Americans were present "before Plymouth Rock" and through many key moments in American history
3. Arguing that African Americans would have participated in more events of American history if white Americans had been willing to include them
4. Making connections between the American fight for independence from Britain and the civil rights movement

Answer 2

-He makes connections between the American fight for independence from Britain and the civil rights movement.

-He describes how African Americans were present “before Plymouth Rock” and through many key moments in American history.

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