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 ...
Form of protest
description
Example(s)
pros
cons
BOYCOTT
an economic acitivity in which protesters refuse to buy a product or use a service
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
Riot
A form of protest using violence, by a group of unorganized citizens, which causes some sort of damage.
Detroit Riot of 1967
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
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
non-violent, doesn't look bad in the press
may take a long time to really have an impact and succeed
Watts Riots
Zoot Suit Riots
-Will scare people into agreeing
-Will act faster and do more than a boycott
-Will give the people rioting a bad name, people will think they are violent
-Many people will get arrested
-Is illegal