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The Individual in History Series |
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The Individual in History |
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Uncivil Disobedience |
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National History Day |
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Imprint
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ABC-CLIO
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Publication Date |
05/2008 |
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Subject
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American History
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201 |
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1 |
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8 1/2x11 |
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ISBN-13 |
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$39.00
£26.95 |
1-59884-184-X |
978-1-59884-184-8 |
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Description
This resource guide offers lessons, activities, and primary sources examining movements in American history in which individuals challenged established political and social conventions through acts of civil—and uncivil—disobedience.
While the term "civil disobedience" brings to mind civil rights activism in the United States during the 1960s, public acts of disobedience have been used as catalysts of change since the days of the first American colonists. Just how far should individuals go in affecting social and political change?
Ranging from the American Revolutionary War through the 1960s, The Individual in History: Uncivil Disobedience focuses on four distinct social movements: the Sons of Liberty during the American Revolution, the abolitionist movement, the temperance movement, and the civil rights and black power movements of the late 20th century. From within the context of these movements, the guide takes a closer examination at the actions of two individuals: Sam Adams, who helped orchestrate acts of defiance against the British in pre-Revolutionary America, and Carrie Nation, who led the Temperance Movement in the mid-1800s.
Uncivil Disobedience uses well-designed classroom activities and lessons in conjunction with vibrant primary sources to provide an in-depth examination of the impact of compelling figures from within a broader historical context. Students will gain valuable critical thinking skills as they evaluate the motivations and effectiveness of both violent and nonviolent disobedience, leading them to a richer appreciation of the past that informs their understanding of the present.
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Title Features |
Case studies focusing on colonial resistance to the British, as personified by Sam Adams; and the temperance movement, led by Carrie Nation
A detailed chronology highlighting important moments in the history of passive and active resistance in the United States, from colonial times to the civil rights and antiwar movements of the 1960s
Essays from scholar offer a foundation of knowledge about the individuals, events, and issues
Nearly 80 primary and secondary sources, including excerpts from books, documents, and letters, political cartoons, newspaper articles, biographies, and overviews of governmental acts and resolutions
Ready-made, reproducible activities including interpreting the perspectives of revolutionaries through primary sources, the creation of pre-Revolutionary protest documents, and a compare/contrast between past and present examples of violence in the name of protest
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Highlights |
Ties the National History Day theme of the impact of the individual in history to the long, fascinating history of American political and social protest—a topic sure to appeal to today's students
Creates a context in which students learn to critically assess the value and cost of aggressive acts of civil unrest
Offers a skillful, customizable collection of lessons, activities, and resources designed to enliven the study of a crucial element of U.S. history while satisfying curriculum standards
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