Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions
- Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History: An EncyclopediaTraces the history of revolts and rebellions from the colonial era through to early in the 21st century. Everything from Bacon's Rebellion to the Day without an Immigrant is covered:
Vol 1: 1675-1844
Vol. 2: 1846-1914
Vol. 3 1915-2006
Mapping American Social MovementsThis digital project from the University of Washington visualizes dozens of social movements that have influenced American life and politics during the 20th century. Look through the navigation bar on the left to find the movement you're interested in.
Visual art resources
- Art 21: Explore by ThemeLook at the themes of activism, race in America, feminisms, lobbying for liberation, and more, for ideas.
- The 25 Most Influential Works of American Protest Art Since World War IINYTimes article, requires login.
- Art, Protest, and Public SpaceNot exclusively about the 20th century or the US, this article could provide background and some ideas.
Protest Music
- The history of American protest musicA solid explainer from Vox.
- 21 Protest SongsA list of 20th century protest songs from the Toledo Public Library
- Best Protest Songs In History: 20 Timeless Political AnthemsMostly American protest songs, but a few are not so double check before you choose.
- The 50 greatest protest songsFrom a UK-based site, so not all songs are from American artists.
Social, reform and protest movements
- Capitalism
- Child welfare
- Immigration qualifications
- Indentured servitude
- Indian policy
- Pacifism
- Nativism
- Prison reform
- "Wage slavery"