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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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In the haymarket riot what was the immediate cause and what were the underlying cause?
The Haymarket Riot occurred in 1886 during a labor protest in Chicago. The workers met to hear speakers who supported the 8-hour day. Someone threw dynamite into the crowd and seven policemen and four members of the labor movement were killed.
Where did the hippies protest the most?
they were against the war and they wanted for people to just get along and they wanted to live happy with out any problems
What kind of minor party was the Greenback Party which was formed to help farmers who were in debt?
Protest party
How did some people protest segregation?
Blacks tried to fight segregation in many ways like at
the ballot boxes, in the courtrooms, and through organizations like the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People. Which was founded in 1909. After the Civil Rights Act of 1883, blacks held meetings. Frederick Douglas gave speeches at large protest; he made groups like Brotherhood
of Liberty to plan legal and political action against segregation. People of black color, groups of mixed African American, and European ancestry joined together to fight segregation of trains in New Orleans. In 1905 a number of Black activists, led by W.E.B. Dubois, the first African American to receive a doctorial
degree from Harvard University, met in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada to plan strategies to fight racial equality. By 1909 they were called the Niagara Movement, which led to the NAACP. The National Association of the Advancement of Colored People began to challenge segregation in court. Before World War 2, there were some significant victories. Guinn v. the
United States (1915), Buchanan v. Warley (1917), and Gaines v. Canada (1937) were only a few. During the World War 2 and after challenges to segregation became more and more successful. The three major factors that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement was the Great Migration, the changing nature of African American politics, and the social and cultural changes connected to war
itself.
Why did the protest start in tuinis?
It all started when a street seller was minding his own business, then the police came and start hitting him and destroy his little area where he sell his stuff. then he went outside the kings office and burned him self.
Why might people protest about poor countries?
They might want to help those countries. Sometimes it is not easy to protest in a country and so people will protest about the problems on their behalf in another country. They might be protesting about things that are unfair in those countries or about what is being done things in those countries to maintain poverty. They could be protesting about what some poor countries do, so they may be protesting against those countries. So there are many reasons people protest about poor countries.
What were the problems of non-violent protests in the civil movement?
Some people thought that this action was 'cowardly' whereas protesting in a violent way turns talk and debate into physical and social war.
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President Johnson took up the cause of civil rights. The Civil Rights Act in 1964 created the machinery to end segregation and discrimination in the workplace and all public places. The Voting Rights Act the following year made it easier for African Americans to vote in southern states. Laws alone, however, could not guarantee the Great Society that Johnson talked about creating. He soon faced bitter social unrest.
What did the Thirteen colonies protest on?
The thirteen colonies protested many things. They did not like any of the laws or taxes that Britain imposed on them.
What did the government do to rebecca riots?
they sent soldiers and anyone caught pulling down a turnpike toll gate was transported to Australia for life
How did chicago try to prevent future race riot after 1919?
Wood set out to rebuild law enforcement agencies in the city to help prevent any future repetition of the mob violence.
When riots become more frequent organized and involve more people they can be referred to as?
a rebellion
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What are economic protest parties?
There are lots of little ones, but one of the most well-known is the Marxist/Socialist movements, which protested the role money, power, and status had in society.
What does it mean to be a police officer in a diverse society?
A Police Officer learns to deal with a lot of people of different cultures in a diverse society.
Is it legal to protest against something legal in public?
Yes and no.
The 1st amendment gives citizens the right to freely and peaceably assemble. This means you are free to protest anything you would like. You can do so on public property, like the sidewalk, unless it creates some risk of safety.
