Kent State University Incident Overview

Kent State University Incident Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video discusses the tragic events at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, where four students were killed during a protest against the Vietnam War. The protest was sparked by President Nixon's expansion of the war into Cambodia, leading to widespread student demonstrations. The National Guard was called to Kent State, and during a rally, they fired on the crowd, resulting in deaths and injuries. The incident became a symbol of the Vietnam War era, and it is remembered annually as a day of reflection and emotion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university is mentioned in the video where the tragic incident took place?

Kent State University

Harvard University

Yale University

Stanford University

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many students were killed during the Kent State University incident?

Two

Four

Three

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the student protests at Kent State University in 1970?

Civil Rights Movement

Environmental Issues

Economic Recession

Vietnam War Expansion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. President's actions led to the wave of student protests in 1970?

Richard Nixon

Gerald Ford

Lyndon B. Johnson

John F. Kennedy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date did the tragic shooting at Kent State University occur?

May 4, 1970

May 3, 1970

May 2, 1970

May 1, 1970

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many students were injured in addition to the four who were killed?

Nine

Eight

Ten

Seven