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Gun culture - Coggle Diagram
Gun culture
Historical context
2nd Amendment gives people the right to bear arms
Civil war
War of Independence
Fight against the British Crown
because of lack of representation and taxes
protecting themselves against tyranny
The British organised militias with civilians who own guns
After the Independence, militias help keep peace
Protection against Native Americans and dangerous animals
The Western Expansion
Gold Rush
Protection against potential slave rebellions
Prohibition (Mafia)
Segregation:
Civil Rights Movement
Tensions between African-Americans and Whites
KKK
MLK
Pacifist resitance
Black Panthers
resorted to violence
Gang violence
protection against terrorism (9/11)
School shootings
Black Lives Matter
fear
past events
school shooting
terrorist attacks
crime rates
losing their fundamental rights (2nd Amendment)
cycle
if someone has a gun others will get guns to protect themselves against them
lack of trust
opinion
divided issue
fight of ideas and ideals