Dr. King believed African Americans needed to change conditions in the South because:
1. People in the South spoke up against segregation:
- This is inaccurate as many people in the South supported segregation, leading to unequal treatment and limited opportunities for African Americans.
2. Segregation protected the rights of African Americans:
- This is incorrect as segregation actually deprived African Americans of their rights by enforcing separate and unequal facilities and opportunities.
3. The Supreme Court said school segregation violated the law:
- This is a crucial point as legal battles, such as the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954, highlighted that segregation was unconstitutional and violated the rights of African American students.
4. African Americans were prepared to wait for segregation to end:
- This is not aligned with Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolent resistance and active pursuit of civil rights. Dr. King advocated for peaceful protests and actions to bring about immediate change and equality for African Americans.
