Sorry, I have two other questions that are quite difficult to decide on.
The first one is:
Why did the Kennedy Administration begin to act on civil rights after Project C in Birmingham, Alabama?
A. President Kennedy needed congregational support for his legislative agenda. (I'm 95% sure it's this one)
B. The Supreme Court ordered the executive branch to protect civil rights.
C. The violence against protestors had been televised nationally (80% on this one)
I'm stuck between A and C; however, A seems to make the most sense to me.
The second question is:
According to his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," what did Martin Luther King, Jr., believe?
A. African Americans should continue working for civil rights. (95% sure on this answer)
B. African American protestors should not be subject to laws regarding protests.
C. New laws should provide exceptions for the injustices that African Americans had suffered.
D. One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. (75% percent sure on this answer).
A and D are a bit tricky, but I'm leaning towards A because I feel like that's what his belief was.
Thank you.
1. C. The violence was televised and infuriated many of the watchers.
https://civilrights.jfklibrary.org/Chapter-Read-More/Project-C.aspx
2. Both could be right. What does your text say?
That makes me feel better, because my teacher had explained to me that there were going to be two right answers in a couple of questions. Looking at my textbook, it talks more about A's reason. So I'll go with that one.
Thank you once again for your help, Ms. Sue!
You are very welcome, Evelyn.
For the first question, "Why did the Kennedy Administration begin to act on civil rights after Project C in Birmingham, Alabama?", you are stuck between options A and C.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options and analyze the reasoning behind them.
Option A states that President Kennedy needed congregational support for his legislative agenda. This choice suggests that the civil rights actions were taken by the Kennedy Administration to gain support from the Congress for their overall legislative goals.
Option C suggests that the violence against protestors had been televised nationally, leading to the Kennedy Administration taking action on civil rights. This option implies that the administration was moved to act as a result of the widespread exposure and public outrage generated by the televised violence against protestors in Birmingham.
To find the correct answer, it may be helpful to consider historical context.
Regarding option A, while legislative support is crucial for any administration's agenda, it is important to note that the Kennedy Administration had already proposed civil rights legislation to Congress before the events in Birmingham. This indicates that support for their legislative agenda might not have been the primary motive for acting on civil rights after Project C.
On the other hand, option C acknowledges the impact of televised violence against protestors. This aligns with the historical context as the televised images of peaceful civil rights protestors being brutally attacked by police and attacked by dogs and water cannons garnered widespread attention and public sympathy. The footage became a catalyst for increased support and momentum for civil rights reforms.
Considering these points, option C, stating that the violence against protestors had been televised nationally, is the more accurate explanation for the Kennedy Administration's decision to act on civil rights after Project C in Birmingham, Alabama.
Moving on to the second question, "According to his 'Letter from Birmingham Jail,' what did Martin Luther King, Jr., believe?"
Option A suggests that African Americans should continue working for civil rights. This choice acknowledges the ongoing struggle for equal rights and suggests that King advocated for continued efforts.
Option B states that African American protestors should not be subject to laws regarding protests. This option implies a more extreme stance that protestors should be exempt from any laws governing protests.
Option C suggests that new laws should provide exceptions for the injustices that African Americans had suffered. This choice indicates that King believed new laws should be created to address the injustices faced by African Americans, potentially allowing for specific exceptions to rectify those issues.
Option D claims that one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. This option speaks to King's belief in civil disobedience and the moral obligation to challenge, resist, and disobey unjust laws.
Considering the above analysis, option A, which states that African Americans should continue working for civil rights, aligns with the content and message of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail." This letter emphasized the importance of continuing the struggle for civil rights through nonviolent means, making option A the most appropriate answer to the question.
I hope these explanations help clarify the correct answers to your questions. If you have any further doubts or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!