American Rebellions Rebellion

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The events that took place in Newark 50 years ago were a rebellion. My reasoning is that the USA was founded on rebellion. Our forefathers were fighting against the unjust laws put in place by a British government without proper representation, for example the Boston Tea Party and Shay’s Rebellion. A rebellion is to bring about change from an oppressive government or authority. In 1967, the people of Newark were rebelling against oppression/racism from the federal government, local government, local police force and white businesses. If you want to classify it as a riot, local police, state troopers, and the National Guard must be held accountable. I would go as far to say the police and military forces were rioters. Would another rebellion