MOVEMENTS OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE The foundations of our modern government in America were just beginning to form in pre-Revolutionary times, as Nat sees during his time in Boston. As the colonies grew more and more dissatisfied with British rule, they began to figure out what kind of government they wanted for themselves.

Often times, citizens of a country do not agree with the decisions that their government makes, and will share their views in a variety of ways. What are some protests against the government that you know about and what positions did the different organizations take to make their voice heard? Note: If you do not know about any protests, do research to find some to discuss. Did the protests convince the government to change its policies? What issues are the most divisive in the United States today? How do people show their support or objections to these issues?