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King's Biography
Rhetorical Writing Style
Philosophical Views
Civil Disobedience
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Where was MLK born?
Atlanta, Georgia
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What motivated King to write the letter?
The criticism he received from the clergymen.
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What religious figure said "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you"?
Jesus
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What violent means did the Birmingham police use to disperse protestor's?
Attack dogs and fire-hoses.
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What did MLK win in 1964?
The Nobel Peace Prize
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What is King's tone in the letter? and what is his goal?
(Tone) King uses utmost patience with his critics.

(Goal) He wants his arguments to convince his audience.

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How does Martin Luther King resemble Henry David Thoreau?
1. He had a similar "attitude towards laws that did not conform to moral justice."

and

2. "He was willing to suffer for his views".

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What is MLK advice on breaking an unjust laws?
One must do it openly, lovingly and with a willingness to accept the penalty.
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What was MLK occupation before he became a Civil Rights Leader?
He was an ordained minister.
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In the letter King compares himself to the Apostle Paul. In What ways are they similar? **(DOUBLE JEOPARDY)**
The Apostle answered to the Macedonian call for aid, which was the call for help from the Christian community. Similar King, was answering the Macedonian call from the SCLC to help carry the gospel of freedom.
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What philosopher thought "an unjust law is no law at all"?
St. Augustine.
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What are the four basic steps to a nonviolent campaign? **DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** (must name all 4)
1. Collection of the facts to determine whether injustices exist.

2. Negotiation

3. Self Purification

4. Direct Action

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Where did MLK receive his Doctorate in Theology?
Boston University.
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King references 2 books in the bible that were original letters.

What were they? ***DOUBLE JEOPARDY**

1. Paul Epistle to the Ephesians

2. Corinthians

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What philosopher felt that it was necessary to create "tension in the mind"?
Socrates.
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How does King respond to the question "how can you advocate breaking some laws and obeying others?"
"There are 2 types of laws: just and unjust.

One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws.

Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws."

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Name MLK wife and his 4 children. (DOUBLE JEOPARDY)

**must answer completely**

Wife: Coretta Scott King

Children: Yolanda, MLK III, Dexter, and Bernice.

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How does King respond to the question "how can you advocate breaking some laws and obeying others?"
"There are 2 types of laws: just and unjust. One has not only a legal but moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws".
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What philosopher said that "sin is separation"?
Tillich.
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According to King, what is the purpose of nonviolent direct action?
to bring to the surface the hidden tension that already exists.