The document discusses dissent and patriotism in American history through four main points: 1. Historical examples of dissent from the American Revolution through the Civil Rights Movement, including Thoreau's views on unjust laws. 2. Criticisms of American imperialism in the Philippines and Puerto Rico, and the dangers of blind patriotism. 3. Theodore Roosevelt arguing it is not unpatriotic but necessary to criticize the president. 4. Rosa Parks discussing her decision to protest segregation on buses despite risks of arrest.

1. Dissenting is American