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Civil disobedience

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Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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Definition

The deliberate, nonviolent violation of laws or refusal to comply with government policies deemed unjust, used as a form of protest against racial discrimination.

AP course connection

Topic 4.6: 4.6 Major Civil Rights Organizations

Unit 4

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Subjects (3)

AP US Government
Honors US Government
Honors US History

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