"Prominently featured photos, artwork, and other visual elements will guide young adult readers through this lively, informative exploration of significant protests, sit-ins, and collective acts of resistance throughout US history."--

President Abraham Lincoln said that the U.S. government is of the people, by the people, and for the people. What happens when the people do not think the government is working for them? Some take to the streets and other public places to protest. Peaceful protest is an important tool for democracy. Some of the biggest changes in our country happened because of protests. From the Boston Tea Party to the Black Lives Matter movement, this book will...

This volume examines the Right to Protest through examples and with historical context.

"For the United States, the Vietnam War began as part of a global war on communism. About 2.7 million young Americans went to fight in a region the public knew little about. Americans at home followed the news and watched battles on television, both in Vietnam and on American streets as conflict over the war threatened to tear the country apart. By the end of the conflict, America had changed forever." --

How do we know about the thousands of people who protested against the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s? What did they do and what happened to them? This book shows how we know about the protesters and their experiences from primary and other sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of Vietnam War...

"Vietnam not only caused deep divisions in society. It also destroyed trust between many Americans and the government. This volume explains why the war was so unpopular, and how the country coped with its legacy" -- p. [4] of cover. This balanced narrative provides students with a clear understanding of the Vietnam War and its impact on all aspects of U.S. society.

American laws have been unfair to Black people for all of the country's history, and not too long ago, brave men and women dedicated their lives to protesting inequality -- a fight that continues today. Through simple text, color illustrations, fact boxes and quizzes, young readers can learn the history of the Civil Rights movement.

"Protest seems to dominate the news these days. This volume serves as a primer for students hoping to get a handle on what roles they can play in the political landscape, both as students and concerned citizens. Historical context on the roles of protest and public assembly in American history and society is blended with an overview of the formal and informal rules surrounding these civic rights and duties. Incorporating iconic imagery of protest...