paraphrase the following sentence from
paragraph 7: "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." what is the
purpose of direct action according to
this sentence?

There was no other alternative than taking direct action. This means we should place ourselves in a scenario that we may not be hurt. The aim of doing this is to show the whole country in Birmingham that it is our right to be in the places. Based on this line the main reason for the act is to demonstrate to Birmingham and all other African Americans situated here that they are highly discriminated over their justice rights

According to the king the members had no choice but to accept the defeat.

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