THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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Question
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What happened at the Kent State and Jackson State protests?
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Protesting students were arrested and denied the right to free speech
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President Nixon agreed to stop the military draft
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Students remained peaceful, narrowly avoiding conflict with the National Guard
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The National Guard fired on protesters with live ammunition, killing and wounding many
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -You are here. On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of Kent State University demonstrators, killing four and wounding nine Kent State students. The impact of the shootings was dramatic.
Detailed explanation-2: -In response to the announced attacks on Cambodia, student protests grow. The ROTC building receives the brunt of their outrage. It is attacked, and small fires are started around the building. Mayor of Kent, Leroy Satrom, requests that the National Guard be sent to the town and university to maintain order.
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