1. Unit Question: Under what conditions is it acceptable to rebel against your government ?

2. Rebellion: An intentional refusal to obey the recognized authority “Rebellion” includes a wide range of actions. In this unit, we will explore and evaluate some specific acts of rebellion against the government.

3. Protest: A public expression of opposition to an event or situation What are some of the pros and cons of protesting to get your views heard? What are some of the pros and cons of protesting to get your views heard?

4. Civil Disobedience: An active refusal to obey a specific law Civil Disobedience has long been considered an “acceptable” form of rebellion. To be “civil disobedience,” 5 conditions must be met: The situation being protested must be a violation of one’s natural or civil rights The situation being protested must be a violation of one’s natural or civil rights All legal means to change the situation have been tried without success All legal means to change the situation have been tried without success The protest cannot be self-serving The protest cannot be self-serving The protest must be peaceful The protest must be peaceful The protesters willingly accept the consequences of their actions The protesters willingly accept the consequences of their actions

5. Terrorism: Violent acts meant to create fear among the general public in order to achieve a political goal