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Protests, Riots and Civil Unrest
Protests are often held as peaceful demonstrations. However, during times of civil unrest, a small spark can set off a violent riot. Protests have happened all over the world, and are sometimes history-changing events.
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Who has the authority for calling out the state guard to put down riots?
The state governor. I don't know if it holds true for all states, but I know there are several in which the County Sheriff also has the authority to activate National Guard (and State Guard, if available) units within their respective county.
What caused the cronulla riots?
There was allegations around the local area that groups of the 'middle eastern youths' on the beach had asked white women wearing bikinis to "cover up", along with allegations of harassment such as spitting in food and in general intimidating behavior. Also in Northern Cronulla 5 life guards were attacked by 'youths of middle eastern origin There were also reports on gang rapes by Lebanese migrants who were specifically targeting Anglo-Australia women who were lured into people's homes and raped multiple times by different men. It was white Australians claiming to be locals who retaliated to these allegations. Also in Northern Cronulla 5 life guards were attacked by 'youths of middle eastern origin'.
How did many colonists protest the taxes placed on british goods?
Some colonists threw rocks and small stones at the British soldiers that walked be their houses and cities.
In the Massachusetts Massacre, about 3 towns people were shot because they injured some of the soldiers by throwing big rocks at them.
What group was set up to investigate the causes of race riots in American cities in the 1960s?
The Kerner Commision
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What is the protest at anahuac?
•Mexican soldiers arrested William Travis, (a lawyer) on charges of returning a slave to his master. Mexico at the time prohibited slavery. The colonist were outraged at this; a mob was formed and they stormed the jail, demanding their release.
•This was one of two major spurs of the revolution.
•The second was: settlers were accusing their sponsor Bradburn, of unlawfully taking supplies and not being fair to the citizens.
•By this point, Texas was exhausted of patience.
•However, Texas had been consistently apologizing for their minor skirmishes and attacks.
•Now it was Mexico's turn to get upset. yo welcomr
Bastion Point is a coastal piece of land in Orakei,Auckland new Zealand.The area is known for the 1970 role in protesting against Land alienation.The land was bought and developed during the 1840's to 1950.
A mall is technically private property, but if you have enough people, you can protest anywhere you want.
Good protest ideas, including ideas for inside malls:
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How did Black Panthers get started?
The black panthers actually got started as a small rally group that use to make small bets on illegal events, but eventually grew to what it is today.
Did suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in New York City contribute to the Draft Riots?
No. Suspension of habeas corpus was not the cause of the riots. The draft was the cause. Suspension of habeas corpus was more of a result than a contribution.
Is your chemical romance sing a protest song?
First of all, the name of the band is MY chemical romance. Second, they did sing as a cover song, meaning somebody sang it before them. Third, it sort of it and it sort of isn't. Its more of a "break away from conforming to how the rest of the world is"
What distinguished the Tulsa Race Riot from other riots U.S. history?
More African Americans were killed than in any other riot.
Whose fault were the Soweto riots?
I do not think that the word "fault" is the correct one in this context. The Soweto riots started because the black students in South Africa demonstrated against the Bantu school system and in specific against the plan of the NP to implement Afrikaans as a medium for instruction. The students were unarmed, but the police was so surprised by the huge mass of people that they opened fire.
To answer the question: Mainly it was the Apartheidgovernment's fault because they implemented the dishonourable politics. Secondly, the police should not have opened fire, since the crowd was demonstrating peacefully.
Where were the race riots in the 1960's located?
In the 1960s there were race riots in several countries including Britain, South Africa, and the USA.
The 3 cities you're most likely looking for are Detroit, Los Angeles, and Newark.
