Week of Dec. 05, 2016: Elements of Rebellion
This Week's Words You Should Know
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Rebellion, uprising, or insurrection is a refusal of obedience or order. It refers to the open resistance against the orders of an established authority. The term comes from the Latin verb rebellō, "I renew war" (from re- ("again") + bellō ("I wage war/I revolt").
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebellion
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Right to Peaceful Assembly: United States
The First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Visit the Library of Congress webstie to learn more! |
The Protest at Standing Rock: NO Oil Pipeline!
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The Missouri River is seen beyond an encampment near Cannon Ball, where hundreds of people.
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Standing Rock Sioux tribal members march to an area they contend is a burial ground that was disturbed by bulldozers clearing the way for the Dakota Access Pipeline. (Robyn Beck / AFP)
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The proposed Dakota Access pipeline route will cross four Midwestern states, poentially dammging the CAnnonball and Missouri Rivers.
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