Grassroots movements have the power to create lasting change from "summary" of A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Throughout history, grassroots movements have demonstrated their ability to enact significant and lasting change in society. These movements, driven by the collective efforts of ordinary people, have shown that when individuals come together with a common goal, they can challenge established power structures and bring about meaningful transformation. One such example of the power of grassroots movements can be seen in the labor struggles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Workers across various industries united to demand better wages, working conditions, and rights. Through strikes, protests, and organized resistance, these grassroots movements were able to push for legislative changes and improvements in the lives of workers. Similarly, the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s exemplifies how grassroots efforts can lead to profound societal shifts. African Americans and their allies mobilized through nonviolent protests, sit-ins, and marches to ch...
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