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 (wallet)
 * **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]

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 ||
 * **Sit-ins/Civil Disobedience** || a nonviolent form of protest where activists would sit until evicted, or until their point was proven || [|Greensboro Sit-ins] || Widely publicized

Good press nonviolent || Protesters get hurt when mobs beat up on the protestors

Lots of violent reactions ||
 * **Riots** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * **Marches/Demonstrations** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * **Organizations** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * **Legislation** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||