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Oppression, Resistance & Revolution: Friday
Magneto wasted no time when the bell rang. "Sit," he ordered and began to pace up and down the rows of the classroom. "In our first class we discussed a cause that was important to you," he continued. "Some of your causes... were lacking."
After, giving a few students a dirty look, he continued. "In our last class we witnessed what can happen if oppression goes unchecked. If you look at the history of this planet you can find others as well. For many of these acts of oppression, there was also a movement to resist such actions. Some were more effective than others."
Returning to the front of the classroom. "Looking at history there were several tipping points which created resistance movements. Before the American revolution started there were Americans dropping cases of tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes. During the civil war, a group of Northerners established an underground railroad to help slaves make their way to freedom. During world war II, families found hiding spaces for Jews who were persecuted by the government."
He gave the students one more look. "Last week you saw a tragedy. My questions for discussion today is at what point would you have done something to prevent it?'
After, giving a few students a dirty look, he continued. "In our last class we witnessed what can happen if oppression goes unchecked. If you look at the history of this planet you can find others as well. For many of these acts of oppression, there was also a movement to resist such actions. Some were more effective than others."
Returning to the front of the classroom. "Looking at history there were several tipping points which created resistance movements. Before the American revolution started there were Americans dropping cases of tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes. During the civil war, a group of Northerners established an underground railroad to help slaves make their way to freedom. During world war II, families found hiding spaces for Jews who were persecuted by the government."
He gave the students one more look. "Last week you saw a tragedy. My questions for discussion today is at what point would you have done something to prevent it?'
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