Opposing Perspectives on Civil Disobedience

Howard Zinn’s essay, The Problem is Civil Obedience

Erwin Canham’s essay, How Civil Disobedience Erodes the Structure of Society

1. Summarize the thesis of each author in your own words
2. Discuss the argumentation of each author
3. Offer 1-2 quotes which exemplify the strength of the author’s position. Explain why this is a strong argument.
4. Offer 1-2 quotes which exemplify the weaknesses of the author’s position. Explain why this is a weak argument.
5. Offer one question you would like to ask the author.
Again, do this for each document (so 10 questions total)