Chapter 1
The art of peaceful defiance
Chapter 2
Rebels of the scientific frontier
Chapter 3
The creative rule-breakers
Chapter 4
Underdog warriors of history
Ch 1 · The art of peaceful defiance
007skaty Their march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi defied the heavily taxed 1882 British Salt Act, leading to over 60,000 arrests
007skaty The Singing Revolution secured Baltic independence from Soviet rule without a single casualty.
BETA
007skaty Sneak through the shadows to discover how quiet acts of resistance fueled the revolution.
Fun Fact
Suffragette media stunt: In 1913, US suffragists marched in Washington, D.C., the day before President Wilson's inauguration to hijack his media spotlight.
Quiz
How many miles did Mahatma Gandhi and his followers march during the 1930 Salt March?
Quiz
During which years did the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania carry out the Singing Revolution?
Quiz
What was the name of the 418-mile human chain formed by Baltic protestors in 1989?
Quiz
In which city's central square did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo first gather in 1977?
Quiz
What distinctive item did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo wear on their heads during their silent marches?
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Who was chosen to lead the Montgomery Improvement Association during the famous bus boycott of 1955?