Question

1. part a: which statement best expresses dr. king’s central argument in the text? a. it is more important to have a timely response to criticism and prejudice than to maintain moral integrity. b. the presence of injustice necessitates a nonviolent response in order to repair the harms of prejudice and discrimination. c. peace in the south will only be achieved after white supremacists are transformed by the white moderate. d. the churchs role in the civil rights movement continues to create tension and alienate followers.

Explanation:

To determine Dr. King's central argument, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Dr. King emphasized moral integrity and nonviolent resistance, so prioritizing timely response over moral integrity is incorrect.
• Option B: Dr. King advocated for nonviolent response to injustice to address prejudice and discrimination, which aligns with his central ideas.
• Option C: His argument was not about white moderates transforming white supremacists for peace; this misrepresents his message.
• Option D: The church's role was more about support, not creating tension/alienation, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The presence of injustice necessitates a nonviolent response in order to repair the harms of prejudice and discrimination.