Question

Was the Greensboro sit-in a nonviolent protest? Why?

Answer 1

Racism had been a huge crisis in the United States of America. African-Americans were enslaved and not entitled to basic rights as the citizens of the country. The were segregated in terms of color and race in public spaces. 

In Woolworth and Greensboro, public spaces had restrictions over men and women of color. Eateries and lunch counters had "gray's only" signs on them which demanded the African Americans to stay away from them. 

This racial discrimination in Woolworth led to the non-violent sit-ins by the African Americans that demanded basic rights according to the US Constitution. 

Their demands were logical and they believed that violence did not bring change.They remained peaceful and non-violent despite governmental pressure.This nonviolent attitude attracted international media and sit-ins spread all over the country.