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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed many times as he worked toward Human and Civil Rights for African-Americans. While locked up in a segregated jail in the south, King penned "Letter from A Birmingham Jail" an open letter that served as a call to action for peaceful non-violence against racial oppression and unjust laws.

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The reason why Dr Martin Luther King Jr went to jail for seven years was because he was leading a peaceful march and was arrested with other marchers. It was the Civil rights march and Dr Martin Luther King was sent to Birmingham Jail

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He continued to spread his good word about equality and peace. MLK never gave up on his fight for racial equality, and equality for all man kind. His stint in jail did not even cease his preaching, only strengthened his followings.

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King lead a peaceful march and was arrested with his fellow marchers!
For protesting without a permit.

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He was put into prison because he was a part of the SCLS club.

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becase he is deth

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