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The First Amendment to the US Constitution protects five fundamental freedoms: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to peaceably assemble, and the right to petition the government. It prohibits Congress from making laws that infringe on these rights. The document discusses how the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government protects the freedom to protest, demonstrate, and voice grievances to the government.
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- 7. Groups who protest . . . Abolitionists Child labor movement (Mother Jones) Suffragists Civil Rights Movement Anti-war Movement Pro-Life / Pro-Choice Environmentalists
- 8. Activity With your partner . . . Read article about different groups who exercised the right to protest Answer questions in packet
- 9. Discussion Share summary of your protest with class Share question answers
- 10. Independent Work Write a one-page letter to your Congressmen, voicing your opinion about a current political issue Write on a separate piece of paper