Question

What are two ways nonviolent protests or negotiations led to political change between the end of World War II and the end of the twentieth century (the time period covered in this unit)? Name specific places where nonviolent events took place and describe the results.

Write your response in at least four sentences

Answer 1

Nonviolent protests and negotiations led to political change in several ways in the period between the end of World War II and the end of the twentieth century. One example is the civil rights movement in the United States, where nonviolent protests led to the desegregation of schools and public spaces, as well as the passage of the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act. Another example is the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, where nonviolent protests and negotiations led to the overthrow of the communist government and the establishment of a democratic government. In both cases, nonviolent actions helped to bring about significant political change and advance the cause of human rights.