Voices Against War: The Rise of Campus Activism in Response to Johnson's Speech

Voices Against War: The Rise of Campus Activism in Response to Johnson's Speech

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Social Studies, History, Other

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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In March 1965, Johnson's speech ignited initial anti-war sentiments in the U.S., particularly among junior faculty at the University of Michigan. These faculty members, lacking job security and expertise in Vietnam, were suspicious of Johnson's call to escalate involvement in Vietnam. They brainstormed ways to raise awareness among students, ultimately deciding on a moratorium—a day without classes to discuss the Vietnam War and seek informed opinions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphor is used to describe Johnson's speech in March 1965?

A bonfire

A small fire

A tidal wave

A storm

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the anti-war mobilization effort begin according to the transcript?

In the streets

In Congress

On a university campus

In the White House

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the primary initiators of the anti-war movement at the University of Michigan?

Senior professors

Graduate students

Junior faculty members

Undergraduate students

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the faculty's suspicion towards Johnson's speech?

Lack of media coverage

Escalation of involvement in Vietnam

Support for the war

Economic policies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the young professors at the University of Michigan decide to do to raise awareness about the Vietnam War?

Organize a protest march

Hold a moratorium on classes

Write a letter to the president

Start a petition

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term did the professors use to describe their planned event instead of regular classes?

Conference

Moratorium

Strike

Protest

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the professors' level of expertise on the Vietnam War?

Limited knowledge

Moderately informed

Highly knowledgeable

No knowledge

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sources did the professors rely on for information about Vietnam?

New York Times and CBS

Personal experiences

Government reports

International news agencies

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the professors' planned moratorium?

To discuss economic policies

To support the war effort

To bring attention to issues in Vietnam

To promote university policies