30 Questions
Which group was inspired by the civil rights movement to start their own protest movements in the 1960s?
Women
What event in 1960-61 is considered the first student protest of the 1960s?
The sit-ins
What change in society occurred during the Second World War that led to hopes of a more equal society?
The increase in women working
Which US president increased support for South Vietnam in the 1960s?
President Johnson
What event led to the passing of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
The attack on American boats
What was one of the reasons for opposition to US involvement in Vietnam?
The support of the corrupt South Vietnamese government
Which group's objection to the war led to a dramatic rise in membership?
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
Which group of people were seen as unpatriotic during the anti-Vietnam War protests?
The anti-war protesters
Who did President Nixon believe supported his policies during the Vietnam War?
The silent majority of Americans
Did the anti-Vietnam War protests have a significant impact on ending US involvement in Vietnam?
The impact of the protests on ending the war is unclear
Who were leading members of the Free Speech Movement at Berkeley?
Weinberg and Mario Savio
What did the Free Speech Movement do to gain support for their cause?
All of the above
What happened to the students who were arrested during the sit-in at the administration building?
They were convicted and fined
Why did the Free Speech Movement lose support from many moderate students?
It became more confrontational
During the protests in Paris in May 1968, workers went on strike in protest against which of the following?
Traditional values
What factors led to an increased awareness of unfairness among students in the universities they attended?
Rise in college enrollment
What issues did students actively campaign on during the 1960s and 1970s?
All of the above
What did student activists generally believe about the government's role in improving citizens' lives?
The government should actively be involved
Which organization was one of the first protest organizations set up by students in the 1960s?
Students for a Democratic Society
What were the aims of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) as stated in the Port Huron Statement?
Campaign against racial injustice, war, and violation of human rights
What led to a dramatic increase in membership of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) in 1966?
Opposition to the Vietnam War
What event brought media attention to the student movement in the United States?
Protests at the University of California in Berkeley
Which factor played a significant role in inspiring protest movements in 1960s America?
The Democratic government's intervention
What was a key influence on the emergence of a separate culture for young people in the 1950s?
The rebellion against parents' beliefs
Which form of media played a significant role in raising awareness and attracting supporters to protest causes in the 1960s?
Television
What was a common characteristic of protest movements in 1960s America and other parts of the world?
The expectation of government intervention
Which of the following best describes the role of the media in the opposition to the war in Vietnam?
The media played a significant role in creating opposition to the war by broadcasting footage of the horrors of war.
What were some of the methods used by anti-war campaigners to demonstrate their objections to US involvement in Vietnam?
Mass rallies, sit-ins, and burning draft cards
When did the protests against the war in Vietnam peak?
1968-1970
What impact did the anti-war movement have on US politics?
It contributed to Richard Nixon's election as President in 1968.
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