Question

which action would be considered an act of civil disobedience?
○ rioting, which causes damage to private and government property
○ engaging in a sit-in, in which african americans stay at a segregated business
○ looting, which results in the theft of property from private businesses
○ boycotting, in which people choose not to purchase goods from businesses

Explanation:

Civil disobedience is non - violent, public, and conscientious violation of unjust laws to bring about social change. Rioting (damaging property) and looting (theft) are violent and illegal acts, not civil disobedience. Boycotting is a form of economic protest but not a direct violation of a law in the same way as civil disobedience. A sit - in, like African Americans staying at a segregated business, is a non - violent act of protesting unjust segregation laws, which fits the definition of civil disobedience.

Answer:

B. engaging in a sit - in, in which African Americans stay at a segregated business