The Nixon Era and Vietnam War Strategies

What was Richard Nixon's public stance on the use of nuclear weapons in Vietnam?

• He wanted to use them only in emergencies.

• He had no opinion.

• He was against their use.

• He supported their use.

Who was introduced as a key figure in Nixon's administration to develop foreign policy strategies?

• Walter Cronkite

• Daniel Ellsberg

• Henry Kissinger

• Reg Murphy

What was the 'Madman Theory' that Nixon employed during the Vietnam War?

• A strategy to appear unpredictable to North Vietnam.

• A diplomatic approach to peace talks.

• A plan to withdraw all troops immediately.

• A theory to use nuclear weapons without warning.

What was the main concern of the anti-war movement after Nixon's election?

• The continuation and escalation of the Vietnam War.

• The lack of economic policies.

• The environmental policies of the administration.

• The civil rights movement.

What was the response of the Nixon administration to the anti-war demonstrations?

• They ignored the demonstrations.

• They increased military presence in Vietnam.

• They paid close attention to the movement.

• They immediately ended the war.

What was the focus of the Women Strike for Peace group?

• Promoting nuclear energy.

• Ending the Vietnam War.

• Supporting Nixon's policies.

• Advocating for civil rights.

What was the main issue addressed by the 'We Won't Go' letter organized by the National Student Association?

• Support for Nixon's policies.

• Opposition to the Vietnam War and the draft.

• Advocacy for environmental protection.

• Promotion of nuclear disarmament.

What was John Ehrlichman's stance during the meeting with student leaders?

• He promised immediate policy changes.

• He was indifferent to their concerns.

• He was supportive of their cause.

• He took a hardline stance against them.

What was a significant concern for David Hawk and his colleagues from the Civil Rights Movement?

• The promotion of nuclear energy.

• The environmental policies of the government.

• The economic policies of the Nixon administration.

• The escalation of the Vietnam War.

What was the reaction of the anti-war movement to the Nixon administration's policies?

• They supported the administration.

• They were indifferent to the policies.

• They immediately stopped their protests.

• They were shocked and opposed the hardline stance.