The Art of the Protest Sign

People in the 13 British colonies

Protest of the Stamp Act

You are a citizen of the American colonies. You will be creating a Protest Sign on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper that protests one of the Actions of Parliament and the King. See HJ___ for specifics. Although you will be protesting an historical event, you will be using the contemporary protest sign styles. At the bottom of the poster, or on the back, explain in 3-5 sentences how unalienable rights have been violated.

Contemporary Protest signs

Can you read these? Could you read them driving by in a car? Just too many words, no matter who said them. 12 words max.

This is more like it.

A good variety of protest signs –except for the one in the back.

PROTEST SIGN ARTEXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Proposition in California

War protest sign

Your protest sign must:• Be from the viewpoint of a colonist• Protest an Act or Action of the Parliament & King

against the colonies• Include a slogan – 12 words max. Rhymes are fine.• Have some sort of illustration or symbol that is

pertinent to your sign’s subject• Must be neat, legible, and colored/outlined

• Have 3-5 sentences explaining how unalienable

rights have been violated by this Act•See www.mrsroybal.weebly.com for protest powerpoint