Vietnam War Protests Quiz

What was the main reason for widespread protests on college campuses during the Vietnam War?

• The reinstatement of the draft

• The lowering of the voting age

• The role of the media

• The credibility gap

What change did the 26th Amendment bring about during the Vietnam War period?

• It ended the draft

• It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18

• It increased media coverage of the war

• It closed the credibility gap

How did the media influence public opinion during the Vietnam War?

• By supporting the war efforts

• By showing support for the draft

• By providing real-time reporting that shaped public perception

• By coining the term "silent majority"

What does the term "credibility gap" refer to in the context of the Vietnam War?

• The difference in voting age before and after the 26th Amendment

• The gap between the rich and the poor in the U.S. military

• The public's skepticism towards statements and policies of President Johnson's administration

• The division between supporters and opponents of the war

Who were labeled as "Doves" during the Vietnam War?

• Supporters of the draft

• Journalists who reported on the war

• Supporters of peace and withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam

• Members of the "silent majority"

What term did President Nixon use to describe Americans who did not actively participate in protest movements or vocalize opposition to the Vietnam War?

• Credibility Gap

• Hawks

• Doves

• Silent Majority