1. Why did the bomber call the church before the explosion happened?

2. After the bombing of the 16th streets Baptist church, some African Americans reacted to the violence by destroying buildings and starting fires. In your opinion, is it ok to react to violence with more violence?

3. Why is it important that the funeral drew national attention to civil rights and the problems in Birmingham? How does making more people care about a situation impact the outcome? Cite information from this piece that supports your answer