MLK Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail?
To defend the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism and explain the necessity of civil disobedience.
True or False: The concept of ‘network of mutuality’ suggests that all people are interconnected and injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
True
Fill in the blank: Martin Luther King Jr. argues that one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust ______.
laws
What does MLK mean by ‘nonviolent direct action’?
A form of protest aimed at creating tension and forcing negotiation without resorting to violence.
Which biblical figure does King reference to illustrate the importance of civil disobedience?
Daniel
What year was the Letter from Birmingham Jail written?
1963
Multiple Choice: What does MLK criticize in his letter?
B) The white moderate
What is the ‘white moderate’ according to MLK?
A group of people who prefer order over justice and often oppose the actions of civil rights activists.
True or False: MLK believes that waiting for a ‘more convenient season’ is an acceptable approach to achieving civil rights.
False
What historical documents does King reference to support his arguments?
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Fill in the blank: King argues that ‘injustice anywhere is a threat to ______ everywhere.’
justice
Short Answer: What is King’s view on the relationship between law and morality?
He believes that not all laws are just and that individuals have a moral duty to disobey unjust laws.
What does MLK say about the pace of change in the civil rights movement?
He advocates for immediate action rather than gradual progress.
Multiple Choice: Which method does King advocate for achieving civil rights?
A) Nonviolent direct action
True or False: MLK supports the idea of violent uprising against oppression.
False
What does MLK argue is the greatest stumbling block to freedom?
The white moderate.
Fill in the blank: MLK believes that true peace is not merely the absence of ______.
tension
Short Answer: How does MLK define ‘just’ laws?
Laws that align with moral law or the law of God.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘I have a dream’ in relation to MLK’s broader message?
It encapsulates his vision for a just and equitable society.
What role does King attribute to the church in the civil rights movement?
He sees the church as a vital partner in the struggle for justice and moral leadership.
Multiple Choice: What does King argue is the result of nonviolent direct action?
B) Negotiation
True or False: MLK claims that African Americans should wait for justice to come through the legal system.
False
Fill in the blank: King states that ‘freedom is never given; it is ______.’
won
