greatly changed the course of the war. For example, Sherman’s strategy to reaching Atlanta, was to flank. This strategy is where a smaller portion of the army goes around the opposition, attacking from the side, or south of the army. Flanking also catches the enemy out of position, and makes them fight without warning. This tactic forced the Confederates to retreat and retreat until they were forced to retreat to Atlanta. However, this retreating was the Confederates strategy. Retreating forced the opposition
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vision and strategic plan and to develop the tactics and campaigns necessary to achieve it. Most often, movements tend to happen through local grassroots organizations and unions, in response to circumstances in a place or because of the creativity of a group of people. It addition to educating people on their rights, nonviolent action also gives people an alternative way of expressing themselves. Dealing with Repression The effectiveness of tactics depends on the context in which the nonviolent
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#1- In the early 1960’s, during the beginning of the Civil Rights movement, the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) emerged as a lead organization of the movement. During this time period, America was plagued with segregation among Whites and African Americans. Historical events like the Plessy v. Ferguson decision or the establishment of Jim Crow laws infused segregation. SNCC recognized this segregation, but they ultimately formed together to combat racial discrimination. Eradicating
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Nunnally-Rivera The American Civil Liberties Union: Strategy and Vision The American Civil Liberties Union, otherwise known as the ACLU, has an extensive and influential history in the United States. The ACLU has ambitious legislative goals in the near future. In order to accomplish these goals, this interest group must fight vigorously for the public’s hearts and minds, as well as the democratic power of Congress. The organization started in the year 1920 after years of anti-war protests and the Red
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divide and is exploited for political advantage by both internal and external entities. In this paper, I will argue that two causes for the prevalence of sectarianism in the civil conflicts in Iraq and Syria are one: domestic political gain, on behalf of the current and past regimes, and two: international geo-political strategy, on behalf of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and in the case of Iraq, United States intervention. First, I will discuss the concept of sectarianism, and the ways in which
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The Basics on the Civil Right Movement Because large segments of the populace--particularly African-Americans, women, and men without property--have not always been accorded full citizenship rights in the American Republic, civil rights movements, or "freedom struggles," have been frequent features of the nation's history. In particular, movements to obtain civil rights for black Americans have had special historical significance. Such movements have not only secured citizenship rights for blacks
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the last century, the scale of war has made necessary a different type of leader. We no longer fight for our farms, villages, and hunting lands. Our interests have shifted from straits and mountain passes. In our current world, as a result of technological revolutions and ever growing political instability, we live in the threat of a global war. Actions have the potential to resonate in many continents subsequently influencing the economies, policies, and war strategies of nations worldwide. For these
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nonviolent tactics throughout his nation as well as across the world; this leader was Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi was a rebel, who successfully gained a large following and much support without formulating any violent war plans, or issuing violent attacks on the opposition. According to many of his writings, nonviolence and morality are the keys to achieving unity. Various peoples, such as Muslims and Jews, have encountered various situations throughout history where Gandhi felt as if using tactics other than
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How to bring down a dictator By Abebe Gellaw | May 29, 2012 Editor's Note - The following paper by Abebe Gellaw was first published in March 2011. Given its timelessness, the paper is being published for the second time. “Freedom is not free; you have to pay for it.” Anonymous In May 2005, over 2 million Ethiopians came out in full force to demand change Imagine the power all these people wield collectively when they decide to act together for radical change, dignity and freedom Nonviolent
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century, the threat of terrorism continues to be a fact of everyday life for millions of people. From the unsuccessful assassination attempt on President Truman to the topping of the Twin Towers in New York, the United States continues the war on terrorism, except this war isn’t abroad, but here at home. Armed with the latest technology, intelligence, manpower, and unrelenting intestinal fortitude, the most powerful nation in the world, continues to do what they can to eliminate terrorism (Federal Bureau
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