What motivates people to act?

What was the last time Columbia University management called the police to arrest students before the recent Gaza protests?

• During the 1992 Los Angeles riots

• During the April 1968 protests

• During the 2001 financial crisis

• During the 1980s anti-nuclear demonstrations

What was the main outcome of the Tet Offensive despite its military failure?

• It strengthened American resolve to continue the war

• It resulted in a major territorial gain for North Vietnam

• It led to a quick end to the Vietnam War

• It caused significant changes in American public opinion about the Vietnam War

Which event marked the first time the Vietnam War was brought into American living rooms through television?

• The My Lai Massacre

• The Battle of Khe Sanh

• The signing of the Paris Peace Accords

• The Tet Offensive

How has social media changed the perception of the conflict in Gaza?

• It has had little to no impact on international perception

• It has prevented any real information from being shared

• It has allowed real-time updates and personal stories to be shared widely

• It has only shown the Israeli perspective

What was the political outcome in the U.S. following the widespread protests against the Vietnam War?

• There was no significant impact on the political landscape

• President Johnson declared a national emergency

• President Johnson won the election with a large majority

• President Johnson was defeated in the 1968 election

Explain two reasons why people become motivated to protest, drawing on examples from 1968 and 2024.