chapter 12

In her social studies class, Mrs. Galvez teaches her students about the revolts in the 60s and 70s. She explains to them that the people at that time felt people over thirty could not be trusted because they were old enough to remember World War II and couldn't understand the importance of not going to war as a way to protect the country. Keep in mind that those revolting against the modern government are using a similar slogan, but they believe they can't trust anyone older than 25. They feel as if the adults have forgotten what it is like to be young and be under suspicion all the time. One student in Mrs. Galvez's class, however, believes the civil rights movement was led not by citizens worthy of praise, but by terrorists, Americans attacking their own country. He tries to counter everyone else's arguments, but doesn't make any arguments that are convincing to the rest of the class. He apparently begins a campaign against Mrs. Galvez and has her removed as their teacher. The principal takes over their class and begins a new lesson on the DHS.