Letter From Birmingham Jail
What is the social context of this work? (What is happening when this was written?)
MLKJ is in jail writing this letter for his fellow clergymen
MLKJ is in jail writing this letter for his fellow clergymen
Check out GradeSaver's "About" page in the study guide. You might also want to read through the section labeled, About the History of Civil Disobedience. Both of these pages are readily available for your use.