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According to Kennedy, what is the best way to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.?

A
to violently avenge his death
B
to make the nation more segregated
C
to follow his example of tolerance and nonviolence
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What is Vietnamization?

A
Nixon’s plan for exiting Vietnam
B
Nixon’s plan for stopping protestors
C
Nixon’s plan for escalating the war
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Why did many people find Nixon an appealing candidate?

A
He was supported by blue-collar workers in the South.
B
Prowar citizens liked his stance on US involvement in Vietnam.
C
People liked his promise to end the war and restore order in the US.
4

Nixon refers to which minority in his speech?

A
war supporters
B
antiwar demonstrators
C
South Vietnamese troops
5

To what were Kent State students reacting by staging their 1970 antiwar protest?

A
the bombing of Cambodia
B
Vietnamization
C
withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam
D
the use of the National Guard in the war
6

Which event marked the end of the Vietnam War?

A
North Vietnamese forces returned American POWs.
B
US troops withdrew from Vietnam.
C
South Vietnam surrendered after Saigon fell.
D
The United States reduced its involvement in Vietnam.
7

How did the Vietnam War affect the United States? Check all that apply.

A
More than 50,000 Americans were killed.
B
Economic problems developed in the 1970s.
C
US expenditures totaled between $120 billion and $140 billion.
D
Communist leaders took control of the government.
8

Which legislation limited the powers of the president to commit troops to war?

A
the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
B
the 26th Amendment
C
the end of the draft
D
the War Powers Resolution
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According to Kennedy, what is the best way to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.?

A
to violently avenge his death
B
to make the nation more segregated
C
to follow his example of tolerance and nonviolence
10

Why did a riot break out at the Democratic National Convention in 1968?Check all the boxes that apply.

A
Police responded violently to the protestors.
B
Police defended themselves against the use of tear gas.
C
Protestors became aggressive in expressing their views.
D
Protestors were angry about the war in Vietnam.
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Why did many people find Nixon an appealing candidate?

A
He was supported by blue-collar workers in the South.
B
Prowar citizens liked his stance on US involvement in Vietnam.
C
People liked his promise to end the war and restore order in the US.
12

Nixon refers to which minority in his speech?

A
war supporters
B
antiwar demonstrators
C
South Vietnamese troops
13

To what were Kent State students reacting by staging their 1970 antiwar protest?

A
the bombing of Cambodia
B
Vietnamization
C
withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam
D
the use of the National Guard in the war
14

Which event marked the end of the Vietnam War?

A
North Vietnamese forces returned American POWs.
B
US troops withdrew from Vietnam.
C
South Vietnam surrendered after Saigon fell.
D
The United States reduced its involvement in Vietnam.
15

How did the Vietnam War affect the United States? Check all that apply.

A
More than 50,000 Americans were killed.
B
Economic problems developed in the 1970s.
C
US expenditures totaled between $120 billion and $140 billion.
D
Communist leaders took control of the government.
16

Which legislation limited the powers of the president to commit troops to war?

A
the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
B
the 26th Amendment
C
the end of the draft
D
the War Powers Resolution
17

What is Vietnamization?

A
Nixon’s plan for exiting Vietnam
B
Nixon’s plan for stopping protestors
C
Nixon’s plan for escalating the war

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