Question

read the excerpt from dr. martin luther kings \letter from birmingham jail.\ it is unfortunate that demonstrations are taking place in birmingham, but it is even more unfortunate that the citys white power structure left the negro community with no alternative. how does king support this claim? by providing the names of corrupt public figures by explaining birminghams segregationists laws by quoting the racist sentiments of city leaders by describing birminghams record of injustice

Explanation:

In "Letter from Birmingham Jail", King supports the claim by highlighting Birmingham's long - standing record of injustice towards the Negro community which left them with no other option but to demonstrate. He didn't just focus on specific names, laws, or individual racist statements but the overall pattern of injustice.

Answer:

D. by describing Birmingham's record of injustice