Founded on the freedoms of free speech, the right to protest and the untainted notion of liberty as they pertain to the American people, the United States has seen in its short, yet dynamic history that grassroots movements can lead to an effective change in the way our nation runs. Grassroots activism, initiated and engaged by the people, have led us through the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and even more recent struggles, as the general public makes their voices heard to government officials.
