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What led to the formation of the New Left movement?
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)?
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)?
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?
What was the primary goal of the Freedom Summer project in 1964?
What was the main reason behind the formation of the Free Speech Movement?
What was the main reason behind the formation of the Free Speech Movement?
What led to the gathering of thousands of students at the University of California, Berkeley campus in 1964?
What led to the gathering of thousands of students at the University of California, Berkeley campus in 1964?
What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?
What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?
What happened during the protest at Kent State University in Ohio in 1970?
What happened during the protest at Kent State University in Ohio in 1970?
What was the main goal of the Weather Underground Organization?
What was the main goal of the Weather Underground Organization?
What was one of the significant outcomes of the student movement of the 1960s?
What was one of the significant outcomes of the student movement of the 1960s?
What was a significant outcome of the efforts on the US home front during World War II?
What was a significant outcome of the efforts on the US home front during World War II?
Who primarily benefited from the economic prosperity in the United States after World War II?
Who primarily benefited from the economic prosperity in the United States after World War II?
What was a primary focus of the student movement in the 1960s?
What was a primary focus of the student movement in the 1960s?
What was a significant obstacle for Black Americans in the 1950s and 60s?
What was a significant obstacle for Black Americans in the 1950s and 60s?
What was a primary aspect of postwar American society?
What was a primary aspect of postwar American society?
