Martin luther king jr. wrote "letter from birmingham jail" to select all that apply. a. prove that he was unlawfully detained b. defend the use of nonviolent resistance c. address criticisms from members of the clergy d. announce a boycott of all segregated businesses

Martin Luther King Jr. wrote "Letter from Birmingham Jail" to:

B. defend the use of nonviolent resistance

He believed that "people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than waiting potentially forever for justice to come" he thought that every man was entitled to seek their respect and well-being.

C. address criticisms from members of the clergy

The members of the clergy disapproved of King's demonstrations because they caused tension, but King answered that that tension was constructive tension, and non-violent manifestation was used to attain a greater good.

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