Delivering Justice Selection Flashcard

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What does the word 'boycott' mean?

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A refusal to do business with a group.

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What does the word 'encouragement' mean?

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Support that inspires confidence.

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Why do sit-in protesters need to be trained?

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To ensure the cause was taken seriously.

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What does the word 'protest' mean?

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Express disapproval of something.

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What made Savannah's boycott special?

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It was the first southern city to declare all its citizens equal.

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What is a 'sit-in' protest?

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A form of protest where participants occupy a space and refuse to leave.

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What is the purpose of a protest?

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To express disagreement or demand change.

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What does 'desegregation' mean?

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The process of ending the separation of different racial groups.

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What is 'civil disobedience'?

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The refusal to obey certain laws as a form of protest.

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What does 'activism' mean?

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The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.