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