President Abraham Lincoln said that the US government is "of the people, by the people, and for the people." What happens when the people do not think the government is working for them? Some take to the streets and other public places to protest. Peaceful protest is an important tool for democracy. Some of the biggest changes in our country happened because of protests. From the Boston Tea Party to the Black Lives Matter movement, this book will allow students to understand the critical role of protesters in the past and present.
President Abraham Lincoln said that the US government is "of the people, by the people, and for the people." What happens when the people do not think the government is working for them? Some take to the streets and other public places to protest. Peaceful protest is an important tool for democracy. Some of the biggest changes in our country happened because of protests. From the Boston Tea Party to the Black Lives Matter movement, this book will allow students to understand the critical role of protesters in the past and present.
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