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Which group was inspired by the civil rights movement to start their own protest movements in the 1960s?
What event in 1960-61 is considered the first student protest of the 1960s?
What change in society occurred during the Second World War that led to hopes of a more equal society?
Which US president increased support for South Vietnam in the 1960s?
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What event led to the passing of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
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What was one of the reasons for opposition to US involvement in Vietnam?
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Which group's objection to the war led to a dramatic rise in membership?
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Which group of people were seen as unpatriotic during the anti-Vietnam War protests?
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Who did President Nixon believe supported his policies during the Vietnam War?
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Did the anti-Vietnam War protests have a significant impact on ending US involvement in Vietnam?
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Who were leading members of the Free Speech Movement at Berkeley?
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What did the Free Speech Movement do to gain support for their cause?
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What happened to the students who were arrested during the sit-in at the administration building?
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Why did the Free Speech Movement lose support from many moderate students?
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During the protests in Paris in May 1968, workers went on strike in protest against which of the following?
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What factors led to an increased awareness of unfairness among students in the universities they attended?
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What issues did students actively campaign on during the 1960s and 1970s?
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What did student activists generally believe about the government's role in improving citizens' lives?
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Which organization was one of the first protest organizations set up by students in the 1960s?
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What were the aims of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) as stated in the Port Huron Statement?
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What led to a dramatic increase in membership of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) in 1966?
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What event brought media attention to the student movement in the United States?
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Which factor played a significant role in inspiring protest movements in 1960s America?
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What was a key influence on the emergence of a separate culture for young people in the 1950s?
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Which form of media played a significant role in raising awareness and attracting supporters to protest causes in the 1960s?
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What was a common characteristic of protest movements in 1960s America and other parts of the world?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the media in the opposition to the war in Vietnam?
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What were some of the methods used by anti-war campaigners to demonstrate their objections to US involvement in Vietnam?
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When did the protests against the war in Vietnam peak?
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What impact did the anti-war movement have on US politics?
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