Introduction

These Authoritarianism 101 modules concentrate on resistance to an authoritarian turn and explore everyday histories of living under authoritarian rule.  They examine a variety of civil society challenges, including resistance to repression of freedom of expression and other civil liberties, challenges by Indigenous peoples to authoritarian governance, efforts to maintain resilience in the face of state brutality, and the use of satire in mobilizing strategies of resistance.

Challenging Authoritarianism Modules

Painting of Charles II. He is sitting on a throne wearing a dramatic cape and crown. A large tapestry can be seen behind him.

Massachusetts Bay Colony | 1665

Challenging Royal Authoritarian Power