Question

even more unfortunate that the citys white power structure left the negro community with no alternative...there can be no gainsaying the fact that racial injustice engulfs this community. birmingham is probably the most thoroughly segregated city in the united states. its ugly record of brutality is widely known. negroes have experienced grossly unjust treatment in the courts. there have been more unsolved bombings of negro homes and churches in birmingham than in any other city in the nation. these are the hard, brutal facts of the case.

what’s dr. king’s argument in this paragraph?

○ king demands action from local law enforcement regarding the violence towards black people in birmingham.

○ king presents several examples showcasing the ineffectiveness of demonstrations.

○ king argues that demonstrations are now necessary in birmingham because other peaceful options havent been successful.

○ king provides statistical evidence to prove that birmingham is fully integrated.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: The paragraph focuses on describing racial injustice, not demanding law enforcement action. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 2: The text has no mention of demonstrations' effectiveness. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 3: The phrase "no alternative" implies other peaceful methods failed, and the examples of injustice (segregation, court mistreatment, bombings) support that demonstrations are now necessary. This matches.
• Analyze Option 4: The text says Birmingham is "most thoroughly segregated", contradicting "fully integrated". Eliminate.

Answer:

C. King argues that demonstrations are now necessary in Birmingham because other peaceful options haven't been successful.