Kent State Shootings and Anti-War Movement

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What was the main goal of the Great Society programs?

To support the imperialistic efforts of France

To promote economic equality and fairness (correct)

To reduce the role of the federal government in domestic affairs

To escalate the war in Vietnam

Who was the Communist leader of North Vietnam?

Eisenhower

LBJ

Ho Chi Minh (correct)

Ngo Dinh Diem

What was the 'Domino Theory'?

A theory that Vietnam would always be divided

A theory that communism would never spread to other nations

A theory that only economic equality can bring peace

A theory that if one nation falls to communism, others will too (correct)

What was the purpose of VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)?

To address poverty and illiteracy in the US Signup and view all the answers

Why did the US become involved in the Vietnam War?

To prevent the spread of communism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the Head Start programs?

To provide early childhood education to underprivileged communities Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the shutdown of over 400 colleges and universities in the United States?

Shooting of students at Kent State University Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the protests against the Vietnam War in 1973?

The US withdrew its troops from Vietnam Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Watergate Hotel in Nixon's presidency?

Members of Nixon's campaign broke into the Democratic Headquarters there Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a consequence of the Kent State Shooting?

Nearly 100,000 protesters marched on Washington, D.C. Signup and view all the answers

What was the eventual outcome of the Watergate scandal?

Nixon resigned from office, becoming the only president to do so Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the anti-war movement during the 1970s?

Ending the war in Vietnam Signup and view all the answers

What was the turning point in the Vietnam War that changed how the US public viewed the war?

The Tet Offensive Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated number of people killed in the My Lai Massacre?

Many elderly, women, and children, but the exact number is unknown Signup and view all the answers

What event sparked an investigation and international outrage, leading to a surge in anti-war feelings in the US?

The My Lai Massacre Signup and view all the answers

How many US soldiers were stationed in Vietnam by 1969?

About 536,100 Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Kent State Shooting in May 1970?

It sparked widespread student protests and anti-war movement across the US Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the 766 US soldiers who were listed as missing or unaccounted for during the Vietnam War?

They are still listed as missing or unaccounted for Signup and view all the answers

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