Question

unit review: argument analysis
upon us. so we had no alternative except that of preparing for direct action, whereby we would present our very bodies as a means of laying our case before the conscience of the local and national community. we were not unmindful of the difficulties involved. so we decided to go through a process of self - purification. we started having workshops on nonviolence and repeatedly asked ourselves the questions, “are you able to accept blows without retaliating?” “are you able to endure the ordeals of jail?”
what is the central idea from the excerpt of the seminal document \letter from the birmingham city jail\?
no further action was required due to fulfilled promises
further action was still required after a fulfilled promise
further action was required due to broken promises

Explanation:

The text mentions having no alternative but direct - action as a means to present their case, indicating unmet expectations (broken promises) leading to the need for further action.

Answer:

further action was required due to broken promises