Question

reinforce kings argument about civil disobedience?
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 citing an example of civil disobedience by everyday people, king shows that civil disobedience can be necessary and productive.
left side text (partially visible): was jailed for demonstrating against segregation in birmingham, alabama. explained that nonviolent direct action necessary to create a situation so packed that it will inevitably open the negotiation.
in jail, king wrote a persuasive letter to clergymen who did not support action.
birmingham jail
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to highlight ideas related to topic in writing the letter. use

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the context of King's argument on civil disobedience. The first option's claim about Southern states not using civil disobedience effectively is incorrect as King's focus was on the necessity and productivity of civil disobedience, not regional comparisons. The second option, stating that by citing everyday people’s civil disobedience, King shows it is necessary and productive, aligns with his message about nonviolent direct action creating a situation for negotiation (as seen in the left text about nonviolent direct action being necessary to open negotiation).

The first option misinterprets King's argument (no focus on regional effectiveness of civil disobedience). The second option matches King's message: citing everyday people’s civil disobedience to show it is necessary and productive, consistent with his view on nonviolent direct action opening negotiation.

Answer:

The correct option is the second one: "By citing an example of civil disobedience by everyday people, King shows that civil disobedience can be necessary and productive."