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A Protest History of the United States

A Protest History of the United States

Browne-Marshall, Gloria J.

Hardcover

Series: Revisioning History

Biographies GeneralGeneral United States History

Publisher Price: $31.95

ISBN10: 0807010812
ISBN13: 9780807010815
Publisher: Beacon Press
Published: Apr 22 2025
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.20
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.20 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
Exploring 400 years of protest and resistance in US history--and what the unsung heroes of social movements past can teach us about navigating our chaotic world

In this timely new book in Beacon's successful ReVisioning History series, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. Beginning with Indigenous peoples' resistance to European colonization and continuing through to today's climate change demonstrations, Browne-Marshall expands how to think about protest through sharing select historical moments and revealing the role of key players involved in those efforts.

Drawing upon legal documents, archival material, government documents and secondary sources, A Protest History of the United States gives voice to those who pushed back against the mistreatment of others, themselves, and in some instances planet Earth. Browne-Marshall highlights stories of individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and time periods who helped bring strong attention to their causes. Those examples of protest include those of Wahunsenacock, more commonly known to history as Chief Powhatan, who took on English invaders in pre-colonial America in 1607; legendary boxer Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in Vietnam and appealed all the way to the US Supreme Court; and David Buckel, LGBTQ+ rights lawyer and environmental activist who protested against fossil fuels by committing self-immolation in 2018.

Regardless of whether these protests accomplished their end goals, Browne-Marshall reminds us that not only is dissent meaningful and impactful but is an essential tool for eliciting long lasting change.

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