Difference between revisions of "Civil disobedience"
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The phrase and the concept were popularized by [[Henry David Thoreau|Thoreau]]'s famous essay, ''Civil disobedience.'' | The phrase and the concept were popularized by [[Henry David Thoreau|Thoreau]]'s famous essay, ''Civil disobedience.'' | ||
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| + | The concept of civil disobediance became a cornerstone of the American civil rights movement in the 1960's, as African Americans openly but peacefully defied segregation laws. | ||
Revision as of 18:12, January 18, 2007
Civil disobedience is to refuse to obey the law deliberately and publicly.
The phrase and the concept were popularized by Thoreau's famous essay, Civil disobedience.
The concept of civil disobediance became a cornerstone of the American civil rights movement in the 1960's, as African Americans openly but peacefully defied segregation laws.
