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How is King's Letter from Birmingham Jail an example of a strategic turning point in the civil rights movement?
 
  A) He justified the use of direct action as a way to force change to unjust laws.
  B) He justified the use of violence in civil rights organizing.
  C) He revealed he was converting from Christianity to the Muslim faith.
  D) He foreshadowed his own assassination, noting that he was ready to die for his cause.

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How did President Kennedy react to the challenges to federal authority posed by southern governors Ross Barnett and George Wallace?
 
  A) He approved of their decisions to allow students to attend universities.
  B) He dispatched federal marshals to ensure that black students were admitted to universities.
  C) He refused to do anything, allowing them to deny admission to black students.
  D) He told them verbally he supported their actions, disappointing his black supporters.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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