Question

how does the allusion to the boston tea party reinforce kings argument about civil disobedience? by citing an example of civil disobedience by everyday people, king shows that civil disobedience can be necessary and productive. by using an example of civil disobedience that took place in the past, king shows that civil disobedience is no longer necessary. by using an example of civil disobedience that took place in the north, king shows that the southern states have not used civil disobedience effectively. by using an example of a \massive act of civil disobedience,\ king shows that the demonstrations in alabama are not as large and disruptive as his critics think.

Explanation:

The Boston Tea Party was an act of civil disobedience by ordinary people against unjust policies. King used such historical examples to argue that civil disobedience can be a necessary and productive means to bring about change. He did not imply civil disobedience was no - longer necessary, nor was he making a comparison between the North and South in terms of civil disobedience effectiveness, nor was he comparing the scale of Alabama demonstrations to the Boston Tea Party in this context.

Answer:

By citing an example of civil disobedience by everyday people, King shows that civil disobedience can be necessary and productive.