Forms+of+Protest

FORMS OF PROTEST IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

What forms of protest were used in the Civil Rights Movement? What are some examples of these forms of protest? Any benefits and/or problems with each form? Let's find out ...

[|Chicago School Boycott] || Economic - hit where it hurts the most - the wallet non-violent, doesn't look bad in the press || involves a sacrifice, especially if product or service is a necessity (like busses) may take a long time to really have an impact and succeed || Watts Riots Zoot Suit Riots || -Shows the public that the group wants change -Will scare people into agreeing -Will act faster and do more than a boycott || -Includes violence-people can get injured or die -Will give the people rioting a bad name, people will think they are violent -Many people will get arrested -Is illegal ||
 * **Form of protest** || **description** || **Example(s)** || **pros** || **cons** ||
 * **BOYCOTT** || an economic acitivity in which protesters refuse to buy a product or use a service || [|Montgomery Bus Boycott]
 * Riot || A form of protest using violence, by a group of unorganized citizens, which causes some sort of damage. || Detroit Riot of 1967