18 Questions
What was the main goal of the Great Society programs?
To promote economic equality and fairness
Who was the Communist leader of North Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh
What was the 'Domino Theory'?
A theory that if one nation falls to communism, others will too
What was the purpose of VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)?
To address poverty and illiteracy in the US
Why did the US become involved in the Vietnam War?
To prevent the spread of communism
What was the main focus of the Head Start programs?
To provide early childhood education to underprivileged communities
What event led to the shutdown of over 400 colleges and universities in the United States?
Shooting of students at Kent State University
What was the outcome of the protests against the Vietnam War in 1973?
The US withdrew its troops from Vietnam
What was the significance of the Watergate Hotel in Nixon's presidency?
Members of Nixon's campaign broke into the Democratic Headquarters there
Which of the following was a consequence of the Kent State Shooting?
Nearly 100,000 protesters marched on Washington, D.C.
What was the eventual outcome of the Watergate scandal?
Nixon resigned from office, becoming the only president to do so
What was the main focus of the anti-war movement during the 1970s?
Ending the war in Vietnam
What was the turning point in the Vietnam War that changed how the US public viewed the war?
The Tet Offensive
What was the estimated number of people killed in the My Lai Massacre?
Many elderly, women, and children, but the exact number is unknown
What event sparked an investigation and international outrage, leading to a surge in anti-war feelings in the US?
The My Lai Massacre
How many US soldiers were stationed in Vietnam by 1969?
About 536,100
What was the result of the Kent State Shooting in May 1970?
It sparked widespread student protests and anti-war movement across the US
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
This quiz covers the events surrounding the Kent State shootings, the subsequent protests, and the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War era. It also touches on the impact of the event on colleges and universities across the nation.
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