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 ||
 * **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 || Sit-ins are a kind of peaceful protest in which demonstrators sit down in a public place and refuse to leave. Civil disobedience is peacefully doing things against Jim Crow laws, such as going into white only areas. The people will most likely be kicked out, and the people kicked out do it without question. || [|Greensboro Sit-ins] || It is non-violent, meaning it won't look bad in the media. Also, it hurts the economy a lot, because it means less consumers. Also very contagious. || Involves the chance of being arrested, beaten, or kicked out. Also may lead to violence. Also takes up the time of the people who are involved. ||
 * Public Display / March / Rally ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Freedom rides ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Riots ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Organizations ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Legislation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||