One of the most notable preachers who stirred up public support was Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. His powerful oratory and passionate advocacy for civil rights mobilized communities across the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. King's sermons and public speeches, particularly during events like the March on Washington, inspired many to join the movement for racial equality and social justice. His ability to connect moral and spiritual principles to the struggle for civil rights galvanized widespread public support.
Nat Turner
Taxes go up to support the government
Uncle Tom's Cabin was one
John Brown stirred up a lot of controversy with his attack on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859. His aim was to incite a slave uprising and promote the abolitionist cause. The raid was met with fierce opposition, leading to his capture and subsequent execution, which further polarized the nation on the issue of slavery. His actions intensified the sectional conflicts that eventually contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.
The U.S. entrance into World War I was significantly expedited by a combination of factors, including unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany, which threatened American lives and commerce. The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, where many Americans died, heightened public outrage. Additionally, the Zimmermann Telegram, in which Germany proposed a military alliance with Mexico against the U.S., stirred further animosity and urgency for intervention. These events collectively shifted public opinion and political will towards joining the Allies in the conflict.
Samuel Adams
The newspapers printed exaggerated stories that stirred up the public's anger twoard Spain.
They pushed public opinion until McKinley had no choice but to start war. It stirred up tensions between Spain and America. They reported heavily on Spanish atrocities in Cuba, gaining public support for the war.
To smoothly mix up the ingredients. water is stirred into the mix.
The Maryland Gazette stirred up interest in the war by publishing various articles, letters, and news reports that highlighted the colonial struggle against British policies. It included accounts of battles, personal stories from soldiers, and appeals for support for the revolutionary cause. This helped to galvanize public opinion and foster a sense of unity among the colonists in Maryland and beyond. The Gazette played a crucial role in shaping the narrative around the American Revolution and mobilizing local support for the war effort.
Bloody Sunday stirred up hatred of the British Army and rallied support for the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
public pressure stirred up by the Yellow Journalism in William Randolph Hearst's vast newspaper ownership.
The newspapers printed exaggerated stories that stirred up the public's anger twoard Spain.
To get the Colonists stirred up about the American Revolution.
Nat Turner
Children whose parents do not support them end up receiving public assistance.
Shaken not stirred