Throughout American History people have always protested against laws they think are bad. This is a critical part of our government as the right to peacefully protest, assemble, and petition is included in the 1st Amendment. Some people believe that noviolent civil disobedience can cause harm to our society. I believe that civil disobedience has always had a positive impact on American society and brought about real change.
Civil Disobedience in America can be traced back to the era of the 13 British Colonies. When the British imposed the Stamp Tax many colonists opposed the tax by making their own goods, trading with other nations, and simply not paying the tax. Parliament noticed the protests and repealled the Stamp Act in 1766. Later after
Civil Disobedience in America can be traced back to the era of the 13 British Colonies. When the British imposed the Stamp Tax many colonists opposed the tax by making their own goods, trading with other nations, and simply not paying the tax. Parliament noticed the protests and repealled the Stamp Act in 1766. Later after