Ancient world -- Medieval troublemakers -- Unsettling the settlers -- Class war -- Rights for women -- Independence and resistance -- Freedom and civil rights -- Wild ones -- People power revolutions -- Acting up, speaking out -- Global uprising -- New grassroots.
Summary:
A history of peaceful protests from around the world - from a workers' strike in 1170 BCE to school strikers in the present day. When ordinary people have stood up for what they believe in, they have used protest to change the planet and make the world a better place.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.