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Chapter 26.1

Grassroots Movements: How Ordinary Citizens Create Extraordinary Change

Discover how everyday people have used coalition building, direct action, and community organizing to reshape American society and drive lasting political and social reform.


What You'll Learn

Grassroots movements build power from communities upward through collective action.
Key strategies include direct action, boycotts, and coalition building tactics.
Historical movements like civil rights shaped American democracy through organizing.
Consciousness raising and solidarity unite diverse groups for lasting social change.

What You'll Practice

1

Students identify key vocabulary terms defining grassroots movement strategies and concepts.

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Learners analyze historical case studies to identify effective grassroots organizing tactics.

3

Practice questions assess understanding of coalition building and nonviolent resistance strategies.

Why This Matters

Understanding grassroots movements empowers students to recognize how ordinary citizens have driven America's most significant social and political changesand how they can do the same.

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Direct Action
Coalition Building
Civil Disobedience
Community Organizing
Collective Action
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