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US History: Post-WWII Era and Social Inequality

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What led to the formation of the New Left movement?

The lack of education on social justice issues

The government's failure to address social injustices

The rise of conservatism among students

Students' dissatisfaction with the Old Left's stance on civil rights (correct)

What was the main goal of the Economic Research and Action Project (ERAP)?

To create a new political party

To promote social justice through education

To unite wealthy communities to protest policies

To unite poor communities to protest policies that affected poor living conditions (correct)

What was the main focus of the Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee (SNCC)?

To promote peaceful protests through violence

To advocate for the segregation of public facilities

To support the Old Left's stance on civil rights

To organize peaceful and direct action protests (correct)

What was the primary goal of the Freedom Summer project in 1964?

To organize voter registration campaigns in Mississippi Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the formation of the Free Speech Movement?

To respond to anti-communist sentiment on campus Signup and view all the answers

What led to the gathering of thousands of students at the University of California, Berkeley campus in 1964?

Protest for free speech on campus Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?

To fight against communism Signup and view all the answers

What happened during the protest at Kent State University in Ohio in 1970?

The National Guard opened fire on a group of demonstrators, killing four people and injuring 9 Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Weather Underground Organization?

To advance communism through violence Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant outcomes of the student movement of the 1960s?

The expansion of civil and voting rights for Black Americans Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the efforts on the US home front during World War II?

The nation's exit from the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

Who primarily benefited from the economic prosperity in the United States after World War II?

Mainly White Americans Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary focus of the student movement in the 1960s?

Pushing for social justice and challenging conformity Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant obstacle for Black Americans in the 1950s and 60s?

Voter suppression and disenfranchisement Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary aspect of postwar American society?

Focus on traditional ideals and conformity Signup and view all the answers