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November 1, 2025

The Foundations of Resistance

 

 

 

 

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  • Emilee Luera

    Hi Mia, Cielo and America,
    I really like how this infographic shows that resistance has always been a part of American history and how everyday people can make a difference. It makes it clear that standing up for what’s right isn’t just about protests it’s about thoughtful action and defending core values. The visuals make it easy to understand, and it’s a strong reminder that staying engaged is important to be keeping our democracy healthy.

  • Miranda Reyna

    Cielo, Mia, America

    I thoroughly enjoyed this infographic and found it to be highly successful, as it visually captured the reader’s attention. You guys did an amazing job articulating your principles, their history, and their impact today. The thing I loved most was how well-organized, creative, and easily digestible the entire infographic was. I found pages 4 and 5 to be very informative, yet keeping the aesthetic visual. One piece of advice I can offer is that when working in a group of 3 or more, try to keep the overall design and layout identical, versus having 3 different layouts. Other than that, I truly think you guys did such a wonderful job.

  • Ana Barrientos

    Hello America, Cielo and Mia! I thought your infographic was done nicely, I love the font and the use of pictures to help the reader visualize. I enjoyed the historical aspects in your infographic, it really helped tie everything together! I also liked how much detail was put into the infographic! The only suggestion I have is that pg 4 got overwhelming, there was a lot of information on that page, so possibly adding another page would help! Overall, great job!

  • Sally Saleh

    Great job with the infographic! After looking over it, I feel that it successfully communicates the core message that “people resist because they share a history and a common fight to protect their rights, not just suddenly for no reason,” especially in relation to our rights as citizens. The table of contents with page labeling on the first page allowed me to locate information quickly and made the infographic easy to read. The overall design and fonts are super cute, and I love how it looks like an old historical document. One piece of advice I can offer is that on page 2, the images at the bottom (such as the handcuffs) could be made a bit smaller, which would allow you to enlarge the text below them and make it easier to read. In that section, larger text would help readers better understand Habeas Corpus, which is helpful for those who may not fully understand the concept. Overall, amazing job!

  • Jada Cano

    Hi Cielo, Mia, and America!
    Wow, this is a fantastic infographic! The design, modeled after an old newspaper with the title “Our Enlightened Citizen”, is very creative and immediately drew me in. The amount of information you included allowed me to learn about each topic you highlighted in meaningful depth. I found the section stating, “As society faces intense political polarization, the foundation of pluralism is strained,” especially compelling because it captures a major challenge in modern democracy. It reflects how differing opinions, once encouraged as part of a healthy pluralistic society, are now increasingly sources of division. Your connection to modern-day issues, such as the limited tolerance for opposing views and the role of major technology companies as gatekeepers that silence or remove controversial political content, was both relevant and thoughtful. The example of the ongoing debate surrounding TikTok effectively illustrated this tension. My only suggestion would be to correct the minor spelling error of “Magna Carta” on page 2. Overall, your references are well-organized, the color scheme is consistent across pages, and the project is both captivating and highly informative. Excellent work!

  • Victoria Cantu

    Very well done info-graph! This info-graph has a ton of very well explained information that allowed me to learn a lot. You guys did a very good job at making this project eye appealing and organized, although page 4 looks a bit overwhelming with all the information in it. I do like how you guys put red lines/arrows pointing to the main point of the pages. The 1st page acting like a table of content is very helpful when looking for direct information. The reference pages are also super well organized and I like how you all separated each topic’s citations. I would only fix the “Magna Carta” spelling. All in all, amazing work here!

  • Haley Aleman

    Hi Mia, Cielo, and America! First off great job on your infographic, I really liked the style of it and how it resembles a newspaper. I also enjoyed how there is a table of contents at the very beginning, this helped organize the ideas well and gave me an idea of what to expect as a reader. One thing that I would fix if given the opportunity would be some typos such as “manga carta” on page two and change it to “magna carta.”Other than that I enjoyed reading your piece as it explains many important aspects of our judicial system and how technology has influenced and changed modern civil discourse among other civil rights. My favorite part was the comparison between the 5th and 14th amendment on page 6. I liked how you credit these specific amendments to highlight how our government intentionally put in safeguards against the government unfairly seizing property.

  • James Clifford

    I think that this is a very successful infographic. I like how it traces the historical roots of the ideas discussed back to medieval England with the Magna Carta and to Ancient Greece with Civil Discourse. I also like the simple black and white design, which puts the focus on the content of the infographic. The one recommendation I would make is to fix a small misspelling of the word Magna Carta.

  • Sofia Zertuche

    I like how they mentioned the Declaration of Independence and connected it to Patriotism, how we are born with unalienable rights. It gives citizens freedom, equality, and self-government. I also really liked it when they mentioned Tiktok and the content it’s able to show its users. As an avid user of Tiktok I support the idea that the government should be able to censor some of the things we see because it provides a lot of misinformation.

  • Briana Heggy

    Very nice infographic! I loved how organized it was and you were able to add a lot of information and made it look so neat, it did a good job linking Habeas Corpus ideas and Locke’s property rights to the US laws. Although I do think the toleration part does need a little bit more information on the legal nuances of modern free speech, but I love how you referenced Tik tok.

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