Frank Little
Definition
Frank Little was an American labor leader who served as one of the executive board members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). He was known for his activism against war and capitalism until his assassination in 1917.
Analogy
Consider Frank Little as Captain America in real life - fighting against what he perceived were injustices (capitalism & war), standing up for workers' rights just like Cap fights for justice in Marvel Universe.
Related terms
Activism: Activism involves efforts to promote or obstruct social change often where there is perceived injustice. Like being part of student council to make changes in your school.
Capitalism: Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals or businesses, rather than the state, control trade and industry for profit. It's like owning a lemonade stand - you invest, you work, and you keep the profits.
Assassination: Assassination is the act of killing a prominent person for political or religious reasons. It's like eliminating the king on a chessboard to win the game but in real life it has much more serious consequences.
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