Civil Protest In The United States

I strongly believe civil disobedience is a core principle in the development of our nation. Ever since the revolution which brought forth our new nation, protest has come hand in hand with change. The founding fathers learned not all battles could be won by lead and mortar. They displayed early acts of civil disobedience against the tyrannical system of the British. This stand against oppression was vital in the founding of our nation, and thus elemental to the development of our nation's values. As time progressed, figures took to protest over different issues, ranging from the removal of Native Americans from their natural lands to the broad topic of slavery. Though protest has always been a common expression of distrust and distaste, many times it has turned …show more content…
The unbearable taxes on tea and other imported goods were making life difficult. They voiced their opinions to the British by dumping this overpriced tea into the harbor. This act, like many others throughout American history, has promoted a non-violent approach to solutions. Many acts that we reflect upon now took place more recently than than the revolution. Many of these acts have actually occurred within the last century. All throughout the 20th century, acts of protest have helped groups find equality. Many of these protests have in fact been peaceful. Early in the 20th century, a fight for workers' unions created a nearly nationwide strike. These strikes were a civil disobedience. The workers disobeyed at the stake of their careers, in the hope that a change would be made. This action had a lasting impression on America. Not long after, Cesar Chavez took to the fields in the search for equal rights for farmers, minorities included. He saw great abuse of power and organized the United Farmers Workers of America. Through strikes and personal risk, he created a difference for thousands of