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4 why did martin luther king, jr. want to establish... creative tension?
a to invent new methods of protest
b to pit lawmakers against each other
c to reduce stress in conflicts
d to force change by making people uncomfortable

Explanation:

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s concept of "creative tension" was about using non - violent direct action to create a situation where the status quo (of racial injustice) was disrupted. This discomfort would push people (including those in power) to address the issues of civil rights. Option A is incorrect as he used existing non - violent protest methods, not inventing new ones. Option B is wrong as he aimed for justice, not pitting lawmakers against each other. Option C is incorrect because "creative tension" was about creating a productive discomfort, not reducing stress. Option D accurately reflects that the tension was meant to force change by making people uncomfortable with the existing unjust system.

Answer:

D. To force change by making people uncomfortable