How is King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" an example of a strategic turning point in the civil rights movement?

A) He justified the use of direct action as a way to force change to unjust laws.
B) He justified the use of violence in civil rights organizing.
C) He revealed he was converting from Christianity to the Muslim faith.
D) He foreshadowed his own assassination, noting that he was ready to die for his cause.


Answer: A

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