Vietnam War Protests Quiz

Vietnam War Protests Quiz

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History

11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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"

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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"

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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