Of the People, By the People, For the People, The Time Is Now Priscilla Kron AHTC 2010 Summer Institute.

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Of the People, By the People, For the People, The Time Is Now Priscilla Kron AHTC 2010 Summer Institute

A Grassroots Movement A movement toward change that starts with common or ordinary people, not with the leadership of a political party or a national group

Grassroots Movements in United States History To end slavery To gain voting rights for women To gain Civil Rights To end a war To protect our environment

Are there grassroots movements in the U. S. today? YES! Of course

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