Columbia University Protests of 1968

In 1968, global unrest was marked by the Vietnam War and civil rights movements. At Columbia University, protests erupted over a gym construction in Harlem and the university's ties to the Vietnam War. Students, led by the SDS, demanded an end to the gym project and severance of ties with a defense think tank. The protests escalated, leading to police intervention and arrests. Eventually, Columbia met the protesters' demands, halting the gym construction and ending its defense ties, marking a significant moment in student activism.

What major global event was ongoing in 1968 that influenced student activism in the US?

• The Vietnam War

• The Cold War

• The Korean War

• The Gulf War

What was the main issue with the gymnasium construction at Columbia University?

• It was not approved by the city

• It discriminated against Harlem residents

• It was built on a historical site

• It was too expensive

What derogatory term did the Afro-American Society use to describe the gym project?

• Gym Discrimination

• Gym Segregation

• Gym Apartheid

• Gym Crow

What did the SDS discover about Columbia University's involvement in the Vietnam War?

• They were providing medical aid

• They were involved in weapons research

• They were training soldiers

• They were funding the war

Who was the chairman of the SDS during the 1968 protests?

• Mark Rudd

• Bob Feldman

• Grayson L. Kirk

• Henry Coleman

What action did the students take on April 23, 1968, at Columbia University?

• They held a peaceful rally

• They occupied administrative buildings

• They organized a hunger strike

• They boycotted classes

What was one of the demands of the protesting students at Columbia?

• Stop gym construction

• Increase faculty salaries

• Lower tuition fees

• More student housing

What was the outcome of the police intervention on April 30, 1968?

• The university met all demands

• Hundreds were arrested and injured

• The students were given amnesty

• The protests ended peacefully

What significant change occurred at Columbia University following the protests?

• Tuition fees were increased

• The president was re-elected

• The gym was completed

• The university severed ties with the IDA

How did the Columbia protests influence global activism?

• They were criticized by other universities

• They inspired similar movements worldwide

• They led to stricter protest laws

• They were largely ignored