The Alabama Protest

When being oppressed, it can be difficult to know when one’s values have been strained. This can cause a snowball effect of individuals being taken advantage of and not realizing it. If a government is in power and the people do not realize the harmful effects of an oppressing government, it causes the people to become hurt, physical, financial and mental. At that point, before it becomes too far out of hand; the government needs to be challenged to change for the better. If one's rights are in danger, then they must oppose their government. Not being allowed to practice one's rights can cause a loss of freedom. Beginnig in 1765, the first American colonies were starting to see the first signs of their freedom were being tested. Even though the colonies were not completely on their own, Britain gave them a great deal of freedom to live how they want. This of course, like many other things, had several stipulations. The colonies actions forced Britain in a war with …show more content…
During the 1960’s, civil rights were still a big concern, especially in the south. One town that felt the effects of racial tension was Selma Alabama. Even though segregation was recinded , the African Americans were being denied the right to vote, a right all U.S. citizens have. Just the fact that Selma officials were making it hard for African Americans to vote goes against the basic values of the United States. The African American citizens were upset, not only because they could not vote, but the fact that their rights were being challenged. In response to this, they conducted peaceful protests. This is one of the finer examples of the right time to protest. If this protest were not held, it could have led to African Americans never being able to vote or worse, a setback among jepordizing their basic freedoms. The protest was not only necessary, but very peaceful in the way they were