Forms+of+Protest

FORMS OF PROTEST IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

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] || 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 || [|Florida Riots] [|Michigan Riots] || Gets points across Gets more attention to the issue Brings the problem to the cities || It is violent Destroys cities Peoples' lives are in danger Public attention isn't positive ||
 * **Form of protest** || **description** || **Example(s)** || **pros** || **cons** ||
 * **BOYCOTT** || an economic acitivity in which protesters refuse to buy a product or use a service || [|Montgomery Bus Boycott]
 * Sit-ins / Civil Disobedience ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Riots || violent public disorder caused by a group or people protesting against another group or government policies in the streets || [|Detroit Riots]
 * Marches/Demonstrations ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Organizations ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Legislation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||