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What is civil disobedience?

What is civil disobedience?. As a group, define this term. So what is it…?. refusal to obey governmental demands or commands especially as a nonviolent and usually collective means of forcing concessions from the government Examples of this? Peaceful protests Petitions Boston Tea Party

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What is civil disobedience?

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  1. What is civil disobedience? As a group, define this term.

  2. So what is it…? • refusal to obey governmental demands or commands especially as a nonviolent and usually collective means of forcing concessions from the government • Examples of this? • Peaceful protests • Petitions • Boston Tea Party • Occupy Wall Street

  3. In groups, answer the following: • Name some other situations where civil disobedience might be used. • We live in a democracy that offers a number of opportunities to block or repeal offensive laws. Is civil disobedience still justified in some circumstances? Why? • Should all citizens obey laws regardless of their content or purpose? • Does the willful breaking of laws lead to social chaos? • Would you participate in an act of civil disobedience? If so, under what circumstances? Would you be willing to go to jail for your beliefs?

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